Fortunately, there is a way to figure out what the approximate true value of the property is without hiring an appraiser.

Unless hiring out the refinishing thing is really inexpensive, I think I'd just go get a new one and get it installed and be done with it. 

@Sameer Kh If the property is local, hire out/do your own repairs/make ready.

Hell, once you’ve saved enough “extra” flipping cash, you can do some of the work and hire out the rest if you need a break.

Maybe he would hire you as a coach to mentor him on how to find and manage deals.

Hey BiggerPockets Fam,      I've been intrigued by the idea of hiring a VA (Virtual assistance) since my goal for this year is to learn how to delegate the things I've hated for the PAST 3 YEARS!   

Secondly, yes he can go hire a PM right now, but if he learned how to manage it properly he doesn’t need a PM.

When you say site survey, are you talking about hiring a surveyor to do a legal/stamped survey & then go talk to the zoning dept? 

Did some of the work myself probably 25% and hired the other aspects through contractors What was the outcome?

If you do what are some strategies that would mitigate risk, upkeep, and whi h markets would be best for that strategy.Thank youThe best way to manage from long distance is to hire property management.