Don't go for the cheapest (unless the price is lower because it is on sale), but also don't go for the most expensive. 

Purchase price: $255,000 Cash invested: $100 Sale price: $260,000 3 /1 894 sqft What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I have had no issues with using their rent collection services. 

Honestly after I did my first deal I was in a similar position as you are.

if he performs a service for you, just pay him for it. 

There will be a lot of going on after an election so I would factor that into your thought process.

We know of a bunch of the servicers but curious of others have servicers they prefer.

You’re not using a PM, AND you’re assuming you can charge a service animal a deposit and pet rent?

Shortly after they all became vacant, I had to do the renovation work myself because of the lack of cash flow, and it took years to dig myself out of that hole.

Although the list may seem intensive, I look at it like this: The total cost of all these items can be much lower than the cost to repair a hidden surprise after purchasing a property to flip.