The ongoing conservation typically fluctuates but since you are recovering 85%+ of your utility expenses it doesn't effect your bottom line.

This should make for a consistently and reliably maintained property, but a fluctuating income stream.But since I am new myself, I would like to know different strategies out there.

While I use a standard number or range to determine a wholesale fee (when I state standard, I am refering to My standard), it can certainly fluctuate depending on specific circumstances.

We can't pay rent until we get the bill from him b/c utilities are included and the bill fluctuates.

Aluminum expands and contracts with temperature fluctuation (copper does not), so when you connect copper to aluminum, those connections can become loose when temperature fluctuates, causing potential electrical hazards.Btw, I don't know where you live, for a typical 3/2 built in the 70s in many areas of the country, $5800 for rewiring an entire house seems about right.

Because of this fluctuation, I haven't been able to get another property, since I can't qualify.

Too much panic fluctuation allowed.

A business plan has to account for all the potential fluctuations - i.e. lowest purchase cost the market will allow (REO's).Inherent to a plan must be the target date so a tie-in that will be essential, especially depending on increased difficulties obtaining credit, will be a target FICO score.

Housing prices always fluctuate, and you never hear people complain when their house appreciates in value.

Yes, Briant, depending on the area as well as the actually value of the property, the actually price offered on a note can fluctuate, esp. where the note is actually close to the worth of the property.Daniel, yes, I have created notes on free-and-clear property.