For those things that require time, ask for amount of time they'll need for an average house in the area given the sales environment you describe for each activity, and agree to a minimum and maximum reimbursement for each item.They'll push for their (ludicrous) 6 percent, and you'll remind them that in Scotland it's done for 1 percent, and that the market in your area is super hot so the house will sell itself with little work.Either you will persuade them, or they will persuade you.You are wrong to think, however, that your preconception of what is involved is relevant to the question of what is "reasonable."

There are likely active real estate investing groups for Tacoma and the surrounding area.

Ask your trusted tradespeople (electricians, plumbers, etc.) if they know someone reliable.Local Facebook Groups & Nextdoor – Many handymen rely on word-of-mouth, and these platforms can be great for finding recommendations from landlords and homeowners in your area.Real Estate Investor Groups – Chicago has an active real estate community.

-- sort of depends where you live and if you want to invest out of state / have the ability to manage a team remotely, the best out of state investors are very active in managing their teams.

Are you still active? 

I even try to unsell them on the business by sharing my financial losses, litigation,  market shifts, permit purgatory, shady contractors,  clouded title issues,  paranormal activity, squatters, mold, etc.

Income from leveraged real estate or active business income.

For bookkeeping purposes, I recommend designating a separate bank account exclusive to the house hack activities to keep some sanity.

 just start generating leads and start talking to people and when you’re not doing that educate yourself also hire a mentor just basically get active..

If you have a ton of activity, then host an open house, get people through and then let them apply.