I️ have flat out told sellers they can get more money with an agent listing there property and I️ still got the deal when I️ told them my benefits of fast and hassle free service.

Anyone out there in Oakland knows what is the average time frame in condo conversion in Oakland california for a 2 unit flat that is vacant?  

I remember listening to one of the recent podcasts (can't remember which episode in particular) but the investor was invested in a more rural area and said rents can basically stay flat for years and years.

In our state we are allowed to charge a max of 2x rent for a deposit, so what if we systemized deposits to be a flat $1,500, or they can pay $75 per month for a warranty on damages (only damages) of up to $1,000.

Basically, a FLIP funded with income-producing RE passes on net income (rents) initially and then, at a point that you specify when you create the trust, the trust will 'flip' to paying you a flat rate of income based on the trust's total value.

I'm not saying you should use the broker's proforma numbers (some of them are flat out delusional) but here is what I do:For expenses: I use MY numbers.

I have a first property (two flat), and then a second property (three flat) and then this one, which I would be moving into - which would be my third. 

Instead, I would recommend that you charge a flat monthly rate to each tenant to cover your average utility cost.

Whether it's a flat fee up-front like VRBO, or a percentage of bookings like AirBNB?  

I talked to about 6-7 banks before closing on a loan and the loan fees were anywhere from 7-10% of the loan amount for a home loan and the HELOCS were all a flat origination fee of under $100, with a yearly fee of $50-75 depending on the bank.