I'll definitely defer to some other east side folks though.Regarding taxes on the east side, they flat out suck in my opinion (and I live on the east side). 

(keep in mind the $116k is all net...so after you allot for all expenses and portion for cash reserves, etc...this is strictly profit)If you take a salary, then, breaking each property's profit up individually, would you take a percentage across the board or a flat dollar amount per strategy?

I suppose we could all cheer you on and give you advice on how to "10x" your goals and flip 20 houses this year and purchase 30 investment properties, but that's like encouraging someone to jump off a 30-foot diving board after watching them belly-flop in a kiddy pool.You have one rental that has fallen apart and eaten up your cash.

Even in our 23 unit we just finished remodeling, they pay all utilities except shared water and trash, so we added on a $39/mo per unit charge for flat water/trash costs and will break even on those that way.And yes, insurance should likely be half of that.

Some charge  a flat fee per transaction. 

I listed with a flat fee MLS offering a 1% buyers commission.

., I think that's the direction I'll take with either an hourly rate or a flat fee for open houses and showings.

The only consistent positive reviews I've heard from the likes of Zillow are from those who are spending 5 figures per MONTH.Better to work your sphere and do belly-to-belly marketing and networking. 

Suggest a belly to belly meeting with the Seller, Bill, and Kevin to talk.

Of course you need to be empathetic in the approach but you just need to flat out get in the mix and start asking "Do you want to sell your house quickly, as is and for cash?"