It depends on what type of experience you want to have.

Depending on your taxes and insurance rates in your market, these could be a little higher for you.

For fix and flips, the best finishes depend on the neighborhood, target buyer, and your budget.

Depends on what kind of property you are operating.

Net Income: 100k~ depending on overtime workedHere is a breakdown of the potential property we would be looking at buying as a long term investment. 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 1000sqft, attach single car garage, fully fenced property, needs no work and would be in a state of immediate ready to rent.Purchase Price: $289,90020% Down payment: $57,980Mortgage Rate: 4.5% Amortization: 25 YearsProperty Tax: $3185 annuallyBi-weekly Mortgage Payment: $592Rental Details:Monthly Rent: $2600Mortgage: -$1184/monthProperty Manager: -$260/monthLandlord Insurance: -$105/monthProperty Tax: -$265/month15% Put Away: -$390Leftover: $396Does something like this make sense to jump on?

But depending on the magnitude that home price range would have to go lower. 

It really depends on the markets you are looking in, if you have the bandwidth to handle general contractors and their subs, and the amount of capital/liquid you have.

To buy a lot outright its usually around $150k or so, depending on area of town.

This protects you if you have to fire them.2) Pest treatments would depend on the location.

Capital needed depends on market and deal size.Good luck!