total return from an RE investment includes value added, appreciation, tax benefits, equity pay down, and the cash flow. 

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And for example there was a Crowd Street deal (Nightingle) where the sponsor omitted losses from their claimed track record (and ultimately was fraud...they never even bought the claimed property).And there appeared to be some difficulty or confusion with obtaining the full and complete track record ( including both realized and unrealized deals).

You would also want to ask what is your current rate, what rate can you get, what are the closing costs that are involved including points, ect.

For example, in Michigan those additional expenses would include revenue stamps owing for two closings. 

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Quote from @Sean O'Keefe: Quote from @Tom Gorrell: We have 3 rentals in CA and one in Kentucky (total value about 2.5 M)some W2 incomesome pension incomesome syndication income and some from a business (s corp) Based on what you say, it feels like $3k - $4k but would need more info on how frequently you meet with CPA outside of Jan - Apr when you are filing and if this includes tax strategy. 

If its legit i tell them to include the late fee.

Make sure utilities are available, and that you have tap fees included in your estimate, as well as engineering (site plan), architectural plan, and other bits you might need to consider for your market (landscaping and costs of sale, for example).

Be sure to include instructions for turning in keys, notifying you that she's out, etc.