VG Home Buyers LLC · Estimating System
Property Intake Checklist
What to capture at each stage — from first look through construction start
Date
May 6, 2026
Version
1.0
11
Forms
7
Stages
120+
Variables
Drive + Sheets
System of Record
Capture Timeline
1
Pre-Offer
Public data
2
Offer / Contract
Form 00
3
Walkthrough
Form 01
4
Engineering
Forms 02–04
5
Owner Selections
Form 08
6
Pre-Construction
Forms 05–07
7
Field Decisions
Forms 09–10
Capture Stage Cards
Stage 1
Pre-Offer
No Form · Public Data

Variables to Capture

  • MLS listing data (beds / baths / sqft / year built)
  • Tax assessed value
  • Days on market
  • Comparable sales (3–5 comps)
  • Drive-by condition notes
  • Quick scope estimate (gut or lipstick?)
  • Estimated ARV
  • Preliminary offer range
Who Captures
Andrew / Shlomo
Timing
Before submitting offer
Source
MLS, county records, Zillow, drive-by
Unlocks Go / No-Go decision, preliminary offer price
Stage 2
Offer / Contract
Form 00

Variables to Capture

  • Legal address and APN
  • Zoning classification
  • HOA (yes / no, fees)
  • Utilities (gas / electric / water providers)
  • Purchase price, earnest money
  • Inspection period dates
  • Closing date
  • Seller concessions
  • Deal type (MLS, off-market, wholesale)
  • Lender / loan type
Who Captures
Andrew + Shlomo
Timing
At offer submission; again at contract signing
Source
Purchase contract, title docs, lender term sheet
Unlocks Deal tracker entry, QB project setup, Dropbox folder creation
Stage 3
Walkthrough
Form 01

Variables to Capture

  • Foundation condition
  • Roof age / condition
  • HVAC system(s) — age, type, condition
  • Electrical panel — amps, condition, update needed
  • Plumbing — material, water heater, condition
  • Room-by-room condition notes
  • Flooring types by room
  • Window count and condition
  • Exterior: siding, gutters, landscaping
  • Pest / moisture / mold indicators
  • Permit history (pulled from county)
  • Access constraints
Who Captures
Andrew (FM) + sometimes Shlomo
Timing
During inspection period
Source
Physical walkthrough, county permit portal
Unlocks Initial WO scope list, early cost estimate, inspection response
Stage 4
Engineering
Forms 02 – 04

Variables to Capture

  • Structural: load-bearing walls identified, beam spans, foundation repair scope
  • MEP: panel upgrade scope, rough-in locations, HVAC duct layout, drain line condition
  • Site: lot grading, drainage, driveway condition, setbacks
  • Required permits (list each)
  • Engineer or inspector reports (file to Dropbox)
Who Captures
Andrew + licensed subs / engineers as needed
Timing
Post-contract, before scope lock
Forms
02 — Structural
03 — MEP
04 — Site / Exterior
Unlocks Permit applications, WO budget baselines, sub scope-of-work documents
Stage 5
Owner Selections
Form 08

Variables to Capture

  • Cabinet style and finish
  • Countertop material and color
  • Flooring type and color by room
  • Tile selections (kitchen backsplash, bathrooms)
  • Paint colors by room (interior + exterior)
  • Fixture finishes (faucets, hardware, lighting)
  • Appliance package (brand / model or spec tier)
  • Door hardware style
Who Captures
Shlomo (with Ziona input)
Timing
Before material ordering begins
Source
Owner decisions, vendor samples, spec sheets
Unlocks Material purchase orders, sub finish scopes, schedule commitment
Stage 6
Pre-Construction
Forms 05 – 07

Variables to Capture

  • Final WO list with cost codes
  • Baseline budget per WO (labor + materials)
  • Sub assignments per WO
  • Permit status (applied / received / pending)
  • Construction start date
  • Phase sequence and durations
  • Material delivery schedule
  • Site access and key logistics
Who Captures
Andrew
Timing
1–2 weeks before construction start
Forms
05 — Scope Lock
06 — Budget Baseline
07 — Schedule
Unlocks VPT setup, WO packets issued to subs, schedule published
Stage 7
Field Decisions
Forms 09 – 10

Variables to Capture

  • Change order reason and scope description
  • Change order cost impact (+ / –)
  • Change order approval (Andrew / Shlomo threshold)
  • Field issue discovered (with photo reference)
  • Resolution and WO impact
  • Days delayed (if any)
  • Sub performance notes
Who Captures
Andrew (FM)
Timing
Ongoing during construction
Forms
09 — Change Orders
10 — Field Observations
Unlocks Budget amendment, schedule update, QB adjustments
Scope Matrix
What Each Form Feeds
Form Stage Feeds Into
Form 00 Offer / Contract QB project, deal tracker, Dropbox folder, lender docs
Form 01 Walkthrough Initial WO list, scope estimate, inspection response
Form 02 Engineering — Structural Structural WO budget, permit application
Form 03 Engineering — MEP MEP WO budget, sub scope documents
Form 04 Engineering — Site Site WO budget, grading / drainage scope
Form 05 Scope Lock Final WO packet, VPT setup
Form 06 Budget Baseline WO budget targets, draw schedule
Form 07 Schedule Phase calendar, sub coordination
Form 08 Owner Selections Purchase orders, finish schedules
Form 09 Change Orders Budget amendments, QB adjustments
Form 10 Field Observations Issue log, sub performance record