I don't think I will take that up.

All the best!

For cash-on-cash evaluation of rental properties, it is critical to identify ALL of  your acquisition costs. 

You could also ask for early occupancy so you can begin to collect rent and take all the holding expenses off their plate.

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You take the div to pay on margin %, your sub 6%. 

I found a contractor through the listing realtor and he bid all of the work except the HVAC, which I located another subcontractor. 

A reliable contractor and an exceptional agent can make all the difference when things go wrong.The Outcome:This was a humbling experience, and I still wonder if I could have done anything differently (besides the insurance). 

For all we know, you could be pulling a Trump and just ahem “doing” your contractor.