Having a vacancy costs money!

I really trusted my agent and knew several people who had invested in Reno so I took the leap after trying and failing for years to buy my own home in really high cost cities where I lived (NYC, DC, SF Bay area). 

Yes, the fees seem reasonable.

-save $1k+ in taxes and fees yearly-can use the savings to get more insurance and a higher liability than the value of house. for flipping houses in California does anyone just put into sole proprietor own name and just use the $1k+ in savings for LLC costs into Insurance or use for savingor am I just being too risky. 

Of course have your costs researched first bc the buyer will want to know how much it will cost them to buy.

They may cost more upfront, and require more work, but you'll see higher returns long term.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

That way the lender has an idea what it is you are doing and cost.

The repair was extensive and costly, requiring excavation (about 3x6 feet) to replace the broken section and clean up the mess.

Partner Driven fully funded the $60,000 purchase price and covered the $109,106 renovation costs.