Was looking for how a 'normal' transaction is contracted and what other investors do on their contracts on the loan contingency vs closing date space in between to ensure that next round we don't put ourselves at risk.    

A lot of the reason for that is that the house is round and many people were just very curious about what the inside of a round house looks like.

I have no clue what I am going to do round 2 and beyond.

Or, you can charge higher rent, enough to cover your utility bills year-round and you take care of the utilities.

Only have 1-3 items out on kitchen countertops, add some flowers etc just before you get the appraiser/ new tenants round.

It is good to be seen to be generous even in some small way, and it is a good thing to do in itself that is in keeping with the season.As for delivery, I go round to see each of my tenants one evening near Christmas and we have a chat.

When putting he second round of new blinds up, I made sure they were white and left the house.

Closing costs vary, commissions charged by Realtors vary, states vary....your mileage may vary, but 10% is a nice round number in the ballpark.  

There were several round tables in the middle for members to sit, a stage to the right and all around the perimeter were tables where vendors, such as finance people, real estate lawyers, etc set up to promote their businesses.

Instead of trying to make a bunch of $$ your first go-round, offer up the deals to investors in exchange for letting you shadow them through the process.