.- Use Historical Data: If the seller has accurate financials, their expense data can be invaluable.

In today's competitive real estate market, having modern amenities can set your property apart, making it more attractive to a wider audience.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Set real expectations with your owner. 3.

A good rule of thumb is to have 3-6 months of expenses (mortgage, utilities, insurance, etc.) set aside per property for emergencies.

It is easier with the app to pull the data in for property of interest, and comps.     

if anything then I would set a flat fee to pay them for their service and then if you do find a property that offers buyers agents money, in which almost all I have seen still do...then I would have the title company back out the amount you decided on and the agent gets the remainder of the amount of commission that's left over. 

To set the scene: A cost seg study breaks your property into two important categories:1250 "real" property aka the building, foundation and other long life assets.1245 property aka anything that can be accelerated such as 5, 7, or 15 year property like carpets, cabinets, or other site improvements.

The exterior sets the tone for the house and is your first impression.

If you don't foresee any major obstacles to qualification, I'd be happy to set up a viewing for you.