I am foreseeing a bit of a push back or even turned-off potentially decent tenants by the $50/pp screening fee, mostly for a family of 4 ($200 out of pocket).I was wondering if offering a credit of either 50% or the full 100% of the screening costs from the first or second month's rent is a good idea.Thought?

You're on the right track to reach out for help here and also to look to your area for potential partnerships.

My cost wont necessarily be the same or comparable as I GC my own projects and have trade skills.

Cost per lead (CPL) is crucial—it shows how much you're paying to get a potential seller or buyer’s info, and you want this as low as possible without sacrificing quality.

Even one vacancy or non-paying tenant could potentially be a major problem.And yes, there were vacancies, and non-paying tenants, and major problems.

FWIW, I'm going to base this off a 1,500 SF single family new build, but I'll predict the build cost will be a little over $200/SF.

For flips, ensure the profit margin after all costs is at least 20%-25%.

•Off-market deals: Creative strategies for connecting with potential sellers and standing out in a competitive market.

(after I deduct all the labor/material costs). 

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