I am running numbers on a duplex and wanted to double check and make sure i have everything covered and see what people think.

It also came with an employee, who has been running the place for about 10 years.

But I do run into the occasional forum post where (if memory serves) someone says they did.

But those are a different animal in that if a buyer backs out (even surrenders their deposit) they still have the "marketing engine" running so it's easier to get another person to (in essence) pick up that contract.

A fellow investor told me the best way to get a quick estimate for Reno costs was to look at the 'Permit Value' of comparable renovations. For example:This Flip: https://www.redfin.com/CA/San-Francisco/4261-23rd-...Pe...

If it is determine that utilities exist on site, you will need to hire a civil engineering company to coordinate with the utility companies or manage any necessary utility relocation. 

It includes the common repairs we have found -- fist holes, broken bi-fold closet doors, trash left in units (we charge for dump runs).Some localities do not allow LLs to charge for their own labor, some do.  

I am an Electro-mechanical engineer by education, and I currently work as a software/controls engineer in the HVAC space with a stable job and good income.  

Also check to ensure your ground/bonding is to code if any CSST is or has been used.If you go with electric stoves I prefer 6/3ga vs 8/3ga, but running & stapling a 6ga line will be quite a feat esp if you need to find room in an old crowded breaker panel for a doubled poled 240v 40-50amp breaker. 

also you want to in most instances have your title company run date down title before you accept one.. if there are leins and judgements your taking title sub too those when your record your dil.sometimes when U look at the current state of the title you will determine you need to do the full foreclsoure to extinguish juniors who are now latched on to your title.