(and get out of on short notice) If that investment is available, haven't we already been earning 5-10% while we accrued this 10k?

Out of curiosity, what did the investor who purchased the South Salt Lake property invest in the duplex to get that kind of ARV? 

Out of curiosity, did this $430 include you paying rent if you intended to be an owner-occupant for the VA loan?

Just out of curiosity,  at what point do pigs become attractive?

BUT, how do I know that all of the liens on that property were accrued by the last owner?

Now to be honest, there might be ways they can help you talk your way out of the fees but I feel there is no way that you would accrue points/mileage on these checks.They want us to sign up for the $20k to $55k package which includes the additional training, seminars, software, mentoring so we can be professionals in this business (this is a money business not a real estate business according to trevor)Just my 2 cents in case anybody is thinking of this. 

While substantial cash flow isn’t due to kick in for another 2 to 3 years, equity buildup is accruing just through loan payback, to say nothing of any increase in equity through a much higher NOI driving the property valuation upward.

The difference between a penalty and interest is that the former is mandated while the latter is accrued or earned.  

What would market rent for this be out of curiosity?

If you pay off $50K debt that is accruing at 20%, you are essentially earning a ROI of 20% on your $50K.