I do not charge for this service.  

That said here are the two calculations:CCR = Annual Pre-Tax Cash Flow  /  Actual Cash Invested x 100%Annual Pre-Tax Cash Flow = Gross Scheduled Rent + Other Income  - Vacancy - Operating Expenses - Annual Debt Service I’m sure you  have seen these before.  

This year when I have new tenants, I'll have to pay for the service if the prospective renters are out of town again.

Didn’t check if we would have to get new electric service +4000Didn’t check if we would have to get new water service +5000Crushed sewer line while working +5000If those were points I would have been winning

Though I'd call their customer service to verify.Also make sure to do your title and tax work!  

I wondering if a subscription service to unlimited interior design consulting with a pro would be valuable for around $69-$99 per month. 

Can anyone lend some advice on this and or suggest a VA company or service, particularily one with "Real Estate Investing" experience/background?

So it sounds like I need to figure this initial involvement of the contractor as cost of analyzing deals. ...because if the contractor comes back with an estimate of repairs that is too high to make the deal attractive then I'd be out that fee for his service.

Thank you for your service Kyle! 

We have a local government entity - Clean Water Services - who reviews what you want to do and signs off that there aren't any issues with wetlands or protected environmental situations (animals?