My experience in a years time clients lose or can't find all the documentation of repairs.

During this time I read a Brandon Turner book and became very interested in RE.  

I made a few thousand less than expected but I figure that's just the cost of doing business sometimes.Based on my experience I wouldn't let the remote possibility that a homeowner might go into greed mode dissuade you from doing these deals.

Here are some warning signs I’ve come across, but I’d love to hear your experiences:1️⃣ Upfront Fees – Are application, due diligence, or "insurance" fees ever legitimate?

To get started, I would recommend interviewing some TK providers in the OKC and AL markets to find out who provides the service and experience you seek as an out-of-area investor.

Or is the money better spent elevating the master experience overall? 

Good morning,Bigger Pockets Forums, Today I’m doing the inspection of what I hope becomes my first real estate investment.I spent the last 2 months reading, listening to podcasts, talking to other investors, combing through listings, and visiting properties in Baltimore near where I live.  

You can read about the differences here: Cost Segregation Study Approaches ExplainedLet’s first start with what the approaches:Detailed Engineering Approach from Actual Cost RecordsDetailed Engineering Cost Estimate ApproachSurvey or Letter ApproachResidual Estimation ApproachSampling or Modeling Approach"Rule of Thumb" ApproachSo which of these approaches is required by the IRS?

I bought it with my mentor and partner who has experience in renovation and hard money financing Congrats!

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