Paying my commission or even just getting a $500 appraisal would have saved him $500k.

The thing is he wants to sell it directly to me (FSBO) without the use of an agent to save on commissions.

As the owner, you should also be more flexible about how nice the basement is - saving you rehab costs. 

Good news is since it is my daughter I was able to have a heart to heart and the issue has been resolved. though I am still waiting on them to sign the lease :( 

., are much better platforms for automated help with bookkeeping to save time and make your life easier.

Quote from @Hamed Rahimi: With so few properties, you'll spend more time learning how to use the tools than you will save from using them.Software is a common question on BiggerPockets.

Check for cap ex coming, mechanicals, and smart repairs to do now that will save you later.

The agent contacted the city and they denied the responsibility at first then with push the city took the whole project on and saved the seller and buyer that cost.

Myself I do about 100 deals a year for folks I have met every one of my borrowers personally save maybe 3 .

I have almost 100k saved and am more than willing to spend whatever I need to.