Quote from @Jay Jones: Has anyone worked with Total Quality Lending?  

After some research online, I am reading that the cost per square foot on a gut renovation of this nature in Stamford CT is anywhere from $150-$350, which is ultimately not very helpful, because at $150 per sq ft, this is a very appealing project with a total profit of ~$175K (46% ROI) and at $350 per sq ft, it very much isn't, because it would be a net loss of 83K (haha).QUESTIONS:What can I do refine my estimate a bit given that I am not allowed to a formal inspection on the property? 

Just to make sure we’re both on the same page, I’m referring to the annualized total return that is included in the bigger pockets rental calculator — I wasn’t intending to compare RE to stocks, but maybe I’m missing something in your answer.  

We do a tenant orientation at the property when they sign the lease and go over the specifics, one of them is no modifications, no painting walls and ... nail holes.We actually provide them with 2 packs of command strips and show them how to use them.

Essentials include pack ’n plays, high chairs, safety gates, and easy-clean surfaces (no white sofas!).

The zoom calls are packed with other wanna be aspiring developers/investors trying to ask him questions.

Quote from @Ken Lim: I invested $100k with Open Door Capital run by Brandon Turner in the summer of 2023 in the Texas Three Pack.

And they have great YT videos packed with content. 

It seems like there's a lot of opportunity right now in that SEPA and South Jersey area (I'm on Long Island but have worked with folks who operate down there), and you're setting yourself up with smart partners, so you're ahead of the pack here already.I do have a good relationship with a strong commercial brokerage firm in that area, let me know if that would be a useful connection for you.

It’s packed with great insights and worth checking out.Your plan to house hack and scale up is a solid move.