Based on the prices that I charge for a similar return, assuming there were clean records provided and not a ton in the way of depreciable assets needing to be analyzed, then $3,000 is a bit much.

When you do your financial due diligence, you look at the property's financial records, leases, contracts, and other related papers.

it's going to be nearly impossible to raise money for deal 1 without a track record

It entails verifying leases, contracts, and financial records in order to acquire a comprehensive picture of the property's financial health.

How about looking at county eviction records to see which attorneys are initiating a fair number of eviction cases. 

Maintain Accurate Records: Keep detailed records of all payments made to contractors, including invoices, payment receipts, and copies of the W-9 and 1099-NEC forms.

I’m assuming you look at a rental track record for the investment property, but that’s not steady like a paycheck.

Some thoughts from my non attorney opinionRamifications of QCD signed but not recorded - its worthless.

There were a lot of inaccuracies in her accounting records.

neighborhood drive by and legal records How did you finance this deal?