I would love to go into details on how to estimate costs of putting work into it (materials, getting to know contractors, etc) to make an informed decision when purchasing a property up front.

When a tenant requests an improvement, we consider it, and if we are in agreement, we hire a third party contractor to do the work.

I don’t think appreciation is as good a stick built and the way they are assemblied together makes them less desirable and prone to repair on the floor entry ways according to my contractor .

The blogs, podcasts, articles, and forum are excellent resources for you to learn and perfect whatever niche you are pursuing in real estate investing.Also, I would consider joining a real estate investment club in your area and network with other real estate investors and professionals in your area (appraisers, contractors, lenders, title rep, escrow agents, etc.).

Does anyone have recommendations on property management companies and general contractors in the Gardner/Fitchburg area?

Hope everyone enjoy the weekend!!

That way you would gain experience, be able to siphon off a portion of that person's good reputation when you are trying to attract investors yourself, and you will make money in the process rather than potentially losing it.Most successful syndicators are looking to systemitize their businesses, and would like to hire someone at a low cost to do the work they don't enjoy doing. 

They may not be willing to leverage as much or fully cover rehab for someone new especially if you're doing the work yourself and not with a GC or sub-contractors. 3.

Luckily my stepfather and uncle are both contractors , so a small rehab should be OK. 

I have held jobs such as working for one of the largest grocery chains in America (as a cashier lol) to picking up decedents as a independent contractor for funeral homes.