You have to know how to find and sign properties ahead of getting access to those buyers.You do want to do both at the same time so that when you have your first deal, you know someone, but don't expect anyone to pay attention to you if you don't have 4-5 deals at all times.

It's common now that a cost-per-click is over $20 for a real estate keyword!

I have only charged for the locks being changed on the property when the previous tenant moved out because she said it took too long to get the repairs done even though I told her what your plumber said about the floor being warped and I believe he was correct because it just seemed to me like foundation issues in certain spots that couldn't be helped and I did also charge for the steps being replaced  with 2 boards which probably measured about 6 ft in.lenghth $450.00 to be replaced  and painted because that was another tenant complaint and you told me to go ahead and fix it....I told you said that when we looked at the house when the tenants moved out he also didn't see any work that needed to be done to it...the only thing i saw was the rat droppings and the garage door issue that didn't work and the limbs down in the front and back yard which i requested to be removed.

I don't think the new owner is under any obligation to refund anything unless its specifically documented ahead of the close.

However, there were other jobs ahead of mine and water leaks are a priorty over broken sewer lines. 

Even if it's just adding insulation or doing the painting at the end, you should determine how much involvement you are able or willing to take on ahead of time based on your budget.

We never approved these repairs as we were never told ahead of time. 

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First, figure out what your focus is and then go full steam ahead.  

That's hours of research ahead of getting a trustworthy answer.