You'll also find some clients that like to juice the commission on performance metrics, similar to what you posted, but that is also relatively rare as most owners feel if they're paying you north of $300,000, you should just try to get top dollar with strong terms.

My rule of thumb when it comes to this is get someone out there (3-4 contractors) and get them to bid the job then the more you do that you can quote off the top of your head when you see a project.

And on top of it, you have a life insurance to protect your family in case of early demise.If it was so bad, why would so many sophisticated investors using them?

I have been with several myself and I believe I have found the one that fits my needs with training and support.

Leave the ugly cabinets (or just paint them), leave a roof thats on its last leg and maybe has 4 or 5 years tops with repairs if that.My goal was to take down houses and by doing that, I was able to grow faster and offer more so I could get more. 

SEO is at least a 6 month project that will cost a minimum of 2k a month and it will never get you top 3 results.  

Your listing placement will jump to the top.

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I do however agree with you that there’s no one size fits all approach and depending on the type of business that’s operated and location, the correct strategy may vary. 

Anna didn’t have the financial resources to make the move on her own, and on top of that, she spoke very little English, which made communication challenging.