I agree with @Michael Plaks that the pricing should be discussed prior to the start of the engagement.My firm does not like the hourly invoice method because I find it can potentially cause anxiety to clients who may not know the final price.if you were a nice client and paid an hourly fee, maybe there was a lot of time towards 'setting' you up as a client(inputting your properties, prior year carryforwards, depreciation schedule, etc) which won't be a cost for you going forward.Best of luck.

@Michael FureyYou will 100% not get 100% out of the house on a cash out refi.

Quote from @Michael Baum: Depending on the unit, it can be done yourself.

@Michael SmithI standby my post; there is not one carrier in my market who will accept it for residential insurance coverage. 

@Michael RobertsonThis is an asset class I specialize in.

Quote from @Michael Klinger: Thanks.

@Michael Keffer your strongest position and calculation is when you have a full year where the property has cash flowed

Like @Michael Baum and @John Underwood said, this is a highly competitive area and I don't typically recommend going into a neighborhood that isnt a resort.

I’m Michael Ramirez, a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson in New York City.

@Michael Dumler so what do you think of house hacking or turning a single family into a multi- unit in the Bankhead area in terms of cash flow?