.✔️ You’d rather pay for peace of mind and legal compliance.Final ThoughtsIf you’re house hacking a small multi-unit (like a 2- or 3-flat) and are comfortable being hands-on, self-managing can be a great way to save money and learn the business.

Quote from @Paul Lucenti: Would you rather have monthly cash flow or would you prefer a quick pay day after 3-6 months?

I pay professionals for help and can do basic tasks on my own without free labor. 

Will it pay the full PITI plus Capex, management fees, maintenance etc?

Simply agree to pay too much and get it under contract and then call around and waste everybody’s time trying to unload it to end Buyer.

My realtor is asking for $3000 flat fee + additional listing broker compensation  of $400.What would you pay total for buyer/seller?

In the end we had to pay to turn the space back in to a white box/shell and closed with basically zero physical assets.

After spending 16,000 he's paying 2850.

If you don't have the money, then borrow the money from someone who you will pay them for use of their capital. 

Suggesting to them buying their house for a wholesale range offer or lower dependent on the extent of the rehab, then having a contract in place that gives them a percentage of the profit to help get them back on their feet, paying off debts etc.