Hey Lucas,Treating a really good cleaner is so critical so I asked her if it was OK to pay once a month. 

the house at $550,000 ($450,000 purchase price + $100,000 Renovation Expenses = $550,000), would they just verify that it's actually worth that and stop near that number.Thank you for taking the time to read this and for providing critical feedback,Will

I suggest you just start cold calling agents in your area, finding a great agent who understands what you want to do is critical.

The operating agreement is critical to keep all parties out of trouble and provide clarity should any disagreements, misinterpretations, or other adverse events occur.

Some thoughts on Storage as we own some and are putting some ground up 3 and 4 story infill deals together currently:There is consolidation going on with larger groups strategically buying off some of the "mom n pops" with that, these large owners have VERY professional management.Storage has become an Internet search and SEO game more and more, and the big REITs have armies of analysts that spend all their time managing the search marketing efforts.If you are going to invest in a deal, I strongly recommend you get a larger management company, large regional firm at minimum to manage the property and internet marketing efforts.Locations is very important, you should be very convenient near other retail uses, BUT you do NOT have to be MAIN and MAIN due to most customers initially finding their facility through mobile and internet searches.There are plenty of areas overbuilt, but also plenty of under supplied areas, the critical analysis is within that 3 mile radius.

Not being critical.

Furthermore, it's critical to ensure the unit meets the fire code before you do anything.

Chris Mason Agree that understanding the scope of work is critical and the real costs of labor/materials.

My reno plan would make it one of the most aesthetically pleasing homes in the area.Thoughts, suggestions, criticism...

A lot of the advice on here is very critical because the company may be the most important factor of all.