While this is not common, its also not uncommon. 

Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

It's also common for the "cash only" advertisements to come from brokers or sellers who are misinformed.

Avoid common pitfalls like underestimating costs or tenant management challenges by planning conservatively and staying proactive.

The common advice is that you need years of experience, a massive portfolio, or a perfect track record before raising outside capital.

@Kmsuea Abdei signing an Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreement is common, but it can limit you to working with just one agent.

They didn't know each other before moving in but they all have something in common and they are all grown adults.

I'll throw in my 2 cents on common differences I've seen in my career:CDFIs - Because of their subsidized financing structure, they have the ability to be a low cost lender (and sometimes provide grants).

I'm being charged half of that annual amount for what appear to be common turnover repairs such as filling nail holes and tightening door knobs.

If you are buying in a LLC there is typically a loan agreement and personal guarantee that is common