Hi Pamela,The kind of guide you're trying to create can already found all over the internet and are very easy to find and some of them, written by other real estate agencies, are pretty good.

Quote from @Fidel Mercado Gonzalez: Hi Theresa,Thank you for sharing this information—it’s really helpful.

If it is a contractor that is more organized they will likely do this already, if they are shooting from the hip "based on experience" they will likely just give you a total $ value. 

I’m in the Greater Seattle area—would paid ads work for this niche?

Here is a comprehensive guide to help out-of-town parents navigate the process effectively.1.

@Tarun Kumar there are 3 main types of real estate investing:1) Wholesaling2) Fix & Flip3) LandlordingWhich one are you interested in?

The more information that you have out there the easier it is for people to find you, if you want them to find you.I almost everyday wear my "Rick Buys Houses" shirts with my phone number on it. 

@Gil CanfuWith a $300k price range, you're definitely in a good position to find some solid investment opportunities in the North Texas market.

I am always trying to learn how to do better in this type of space. 

I'm doing this exact thing right now- I've been pleasantly surprised by how many people in my network have resources, cash and interest in something like this.