You should do a rent survey for your area and try to figure out if this is a small or large difference.

Dayton OH appears to have peaked in the 1960's.You can find the American Community Survey at the following: http://www.census.gov/acs/www/.

I am not sure that is any easier, but it might make that pro membership more attractive.

It's a seriously amazing site Josh and it's only obvious that the membership is growing.

The other $3k is made up of: Appraisal/Inspection Fees - expected Credit report Tax related service fee Application fee Processing fee Underwriting fee Hazard Insurance - expected Attorney's fee - expected title Insurance - expected Title Updates (due to construction loan) - expected Recording fee (mortgage) City/County Tax/Stamps (deed) - expected Survey - expected Reinspection fees (3 due to construction loan) - expected Doc Prep Any guidance on which if any I should be negotiating?

That would need to be specifically addressed in the assignment though.Now it is common that in most real estate transactions that certain fees/expenses are paid for by the buyer (lending fees, half the escrow fee, appraisals, inspections, survey, and attorney fees for the deed of trust) and certain fees/expenses are paid by the seller (title insurance, half the escrow, prorated taxes, prorated rents, deposits, and attorney fees for the deed).Now it is common that in many wholesale transactions, the contract states that the buyer is elected to pay all closing costs.

Locally, you have to hire an engineering company to do the surveys, elevations, environmental reports.Sit down with them for a talk about what is involved.In my local, a 3 way split is pretty easy (cost, about $5,000).

Closing Costs [ ] Recording fees [ ] Note stamps[ ] Intangible tax [ ] Credit reports [ ] Loan transfer and assumption charges [ ] VA funding fee B. [ ] Loan origination fee [ ] Loan insurance premium [ ] Loan discount not to exceed_____ [ ] Transfer Tax [ ] Wood Destroying OrganismReportC. [ ] Appraisal [ ]Survey [ ]Title Insurance Policy __________ [ ]Other_____Seller Will PayA.

@Griffin Fehrs @Scott Rowsick Quick tip, sometimes if you sign up for a BP webinar, they will offer sales on a Pro membership.  

I recommend membership, but only if you intend to be in the business for the long haul.