Get a torch and cut it open .

You may want to do some direct mailing to non-owner occupied duplex owners - these are usually the best deals because they cut out the middle man.

This is old house, door frames old school, etc150 bucks for a carpenter to cut in hinges, Mortis in strike plate etc ( I think it’s mortis)Long story short, I saved a thousand bucks today, I learned!!!  

We are told all of the time how we could cut cost here or there and they are right to a certain extent.

Gives you experience and cuts down your cost of living.

Watch out for property taxes in Abilene they cut into profits real fast.

Buying in a state where seller pays is fairly normal but as an agent when I buy I still get a cut of that back as a commission.

I think a lot of buyers get extremely annoyed when the wholesaler cuts corners in presenting the financials because it can come off as being deceptive.

Turnkey is a 'passive investment' but not until after you cut the check -  don't shy away from doing the serious legwork necessary to find a provider you can trust.

Does anybody have recommendations or an "average" cut of first months rent or fee list to benchmark against?