However, most times, after the first few months, it is not worth it at most big names ($3k on a $10k commission, and than you have to pay for all your taxes and fees etc) and a smaller outfit that does a 5% split may serve you better.

Also, some of the bigger HVAC outfits like ABC will do 0% financing but then you pay more overall for the furnace.Additionally, I like the idea of getting a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) if you link up with @Michael Barbari they have a very nice product at First Midwest Bank.

By keeping more money in my pocket during the purchase, I will be able to outfit the storage room as a coin laundry, which will service both this building, and the 8 unit building directly next door.

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@Josh E.Did not know this and this is valuable information for my outfit.

Most of the times the small local outfit is the best choice, both for service & costs.Expat connection?

Reputable lender who is easy to work with on front-end & also on an ongoing basis during servicing - no bait & switch soft quote then change terms, no loan to own type outfits/predatory loan docs, streamlined annual reporting, etc. 2. low long term rate (preferably 30 yr locked fully amortizing), 3. ability to harvest some built-up equity w/cash out (not necessarily max this out would run numbers on various scenarios), 4. then several other secondary-level type terms to consider in overall picture: competitive upfront fees/closing costs, pre-payment penalty length/terms, recourse/non-recourse, assumable/not assumable, max LTV, desktop vs full appraisals, etc. 

Taking into consideration the affordability of outfitting a container to meet 90% of standard living codes and the opportunities it has to fulfill the governments agendas in many areas, I think there is, without a doubt, a fight to be had and a lot of money to be made.

Some of the bigger outfits work for some people some of the small Mom and Pop shops work for others.

Additionally, if the GC's subs are independent outfits (meaning they are not part of the GC's crew or employees) and do a good job, get their contact info so you can consider hiring them without the GC for your next project.Keep us posted,Andy