@Robert Spiegel Great question, and it’s always a balancing act when dealing with long-term tenants who’ve been fantastic overall.Based on my experience managing over 1,200 rental homes in North Texas, including areas like Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, and Frisco, here’s how I would approach this:Cleaning Charge: While $540 may feel steep, it can vary depending on the size of the property and local market rates.

Do you have any RE experience?

From your experience, it sounds like wholesalers who are selling a contract they have, conduct and provide some type of inspection? 

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I do have a small shop with equipment that I use exclusively in fixing my rentals.   

So I gather this isn't a deal that most of you with experience would do? 

There are many routes to go when starting to find leads it all depends on your budget and experience.

@Arun MaheshwariFrom my experience of working with over 400 investors, Richmond, Texas, is a promising location for single-family home investments due to its growing population, suburban appeal, and proximity to Houston's strong job market.

Looking for success stories or other experiences , positive or negative, range of costs, etc.

I would research as much as I can on those markets and join your local investment Facebook groups as well because there are local investors who can share more experiences as well.