What is your construction background?

Learn about construction costs.

Unless you are experienced in managing construction projects you most likely end up spending more than it would of cost if you had just used a GC.

I have a construction company based out of Idaho (River valley developments) we specialize in multi family real estate jobs doing anything from siding, roofing, new car ports, landscaping sprinkler work, ect!

If it was a large construction company or group, I would tell them I need to be reimbursed.

Alternatively you could just take the drywall you test fit, throw a little construction adhesive on the back, slide it in behind the trim, and use some "mud framing" to reform the corners, give it a quick sand, paint, and caulk.

We are considering selling a certain percentage of the fourplexes that we will construct.

Population growth and lack of affordable new construction is hurting supply big time.

Maybe, but unless they are actively involved in construction, it would be meaningless.An inspection contingency will often allow for you to get a contract in there for bids post inspection anyways, so you could start with just the inspection to buy time to get bids too.  

Purchase price: $65,000 Cash invested: $215,000 Sale price: $385,000 Contributors: David Ramirez, Bernardo Tancredi Completely gutted the property, practically a new construction.