I used to put carpet in my rentals but that only lasts 5 - 7 years on average: I estimate that I can get 10-12 years out of a laminate solution for about the same cost as the carpet.

I was hoping it would cost a few hundred bucks.

The ACH transactions cost a few dollars which I pay.

Forgot to say, in Fl anyway, having an attorney prepare a Warranty Deed is essentially the same cost as a QCD.

Tracking Down owners of vacant houses takes a lot of work but doesn't necessarily cost a lot of money.

Again, what he brings to the table is helping me determine if a project is financially feasible and giving him an interest in getting the work done well, promptly, and as low cost as possible, and that last one is where the issue of conflict of interest comes in.Wait...he doesn't have experience flipping houses (based on everything else you've said), yet he has a production company willing to pay him up to $40K on each rehab?

As the OP mentioned, 50 cents per AVM sounds about right.If you're worried about cost (as most of my customers tell me as well), here's something to think about.

Same with your unfinished basement.If a $40k basement finish yields $1400 rent....that increment sounds like 3.5% of cost....a home run!

It was also just a guy wire and in your case it sounds like it's the entire pole which I imagine would cost a lot more.

I have several SF rentals in Contra Costa County, which I've managed myself for 9 years.Also have 1 2-story apartment/townhouse that was managed by a friend's PM company.