On the broker side, I like having a little bit more control over the process like being able to talk to the UW, ordering appraisals through my AMC, and handling all third party communications. 

Consistency with contractors and controlling material costs can make all the difference.

Only by controlling costs, managing the projects, and having a steady pipeline of projects will we be able to have a viable business.

"Your success as an investor will be determined by how you respond to punctuated moments of terror, not the years spent on cruise control." - The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel In real estate, it's not the smooth sailing that defines us, but how we navigate the storms.

Paint an alluring picture of what the buyers life could look like.Lastly, remember fair housing rules (although a flat fee broker should review and eliminate any violations as part of their quality control process).

Since this is a seller, you would need everything in writing that was signed at closing stating you would take control of the listing.

One final tip is to store the Notebook files on your OneDrive and make them accessible and synced across devices while still keeping them private.

Related parties are defined as family members or entities in which you have more than 50% control.

What @John Underwood said ^^^ there is no way to easily control the temps.And the way my brain works as a lifelong business man is....it sounds like possible HUGE liability issue.

Sometimes both.Your HOA may cover pest control, but that's something to consider.Regular Maintenance - within the 1st year on a new build, you shouldn't pay for anything.