However, if you know for sure that it's worth $100k to you, BUT it needs new carpet, some electrical repairs, and a new fence and those things will cost $7,500 and you have risk involved in doing this work so what you're asking for is a $90k sale price and then you'll have those things done . . . that is WAYYYY more palatable to a seller, as the reasons aren't made up. 

If people know that there isn't an agent involved, they might jump on that opportunity since it nets them more out of pocket in the end.

It is best to just to double check with the real estate company before you get more involved.

I think many people involved in real estate can relate to this more than 4% rule.  

You'd have to decide that along with all stakeholders involved. 

Seller financing, subject to, and wholesaling all involve little money out of your own pocket.

While it doesnt need to be a ton of the work, it does still involve liaising with tenants, cleaning the home, furnishing the home and dealing with repairs.

Does anyone know the factors involved in pricing civil drawings?

Also, you may not want other investors to know that you personally are involved in the deal.

Even with your family involved.