Practical notes for better deal decisions.

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Articles, videos, methodology notes, and deal breakdowns will live here as Octrie grows.

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How to think about pre-offer rehab estimates

A practical explanation of screening estimates, contractor bids, and why false precision can hurt decisions.

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Why contingency matters

How hidden conditions, access limits, and changing scope should affect your offer-stage buffer.

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Local labor multipliers

Why national construction cost data becomes more useful when adjusted for local labor markets.