I'd say the amount of time for the labor seems high.

I'd highly recommend house hacking in your local market since you're in one of the highest cost of living areas in the US, especially if you're renting currently and planning on staying in the area for 5-10 years.It sounds sexy to go out and invest out of state for your first property.

I deal with wholesalers every week on my fundings  or should I say I see their fee's on the HUDS every week.. if I see one come in that is just way to high  like a 50k purchase and 50k assingment fee I wont fund it..

Taxes are very high and everything is super slow and bureaucratic.

Also in many areas prices are very high.

Sorry you had to go through all that Spencer but thank you for posting for all of us considering paying their high price tag for services  

Creative financing can help sellers make more money, solve pain points, gets them the money they need, and help them avoid a high tax bill.

Also, which choice is better for you highly depends on what your real estate goals are and the experience level & skillset of the specific agent.Traditional agent and Redfin Agent could essentially be the same thing in many cases.

Here are some indicators to help you assess a buyer's seriousness:Questions: Serious buyers will ask detailed questions about the property, such as maintenance costs, neighborhood amenities, and property taxesStrong Offer: If a buyer makes a strong offer quickly, it often indicates a high level of interest and intent to purchasePrivate Buyers: If approached by a private buyer, ensure they provide a Letter of Intent (LOI) and proof of funds.  

Look at what high interest credit cards you can get rid of, pay down, or move to zero interest promotion cards for say 15 months etc.