Contractors are at a premium here right now because of demand.

A highly desirable retail space will usually attract the national tenants and they will pay a premium per sq ft.If I am landlord with a retail strip center and I have 90% occupancy I will be picky who fills the last spot.Mom and pop tenants I generally look at liquidity and net worth.

If you worry about the extra premium a GC costs, think about how many hours you will spend managing the rehab.  

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All my cameras have been used and they work wonders.Also, I'd recommend Photoshop so you can edit photos as well.

The problem I have run into with investor clients of mine is that FHA maxes out at a price where usually only a duplex is affordable in neighborhoods where an owner is interested in living, and those end up going for a premium because of condo-conversion potential.

This is not to say there can't be a premium for it, just that the client pool may be smaller because of it.It's a great idea to talk to a few property management companies, as some understand investment real estate better than others.

Not sure if I want to invest in a premium Loopnet acct...Best,Cheng

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While fast foreclosure states like Texas, Arizona and Georgia will always draw premium pricing, they may not be the best markets for your bottom line as an investor.