I am not pitching Vanguard, but it is misleading to say a "Tiny 2%" fee when 2% is not Tiny and it is not 2%.     

Is that to say a retail deal cannot be a good deal? 

Let's say a rehab costs $25k and you borrow it for 3 months --> $312.50 per month x 3 months = $937.50.  

I'll check out the podcasts and see what they have to say, as well as do my research on proceeding with the VA loan!

They say a journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step, so I applaud you for jumping in.As a side note, if you don't follow the BP blog yet, it is a great source of information on varied topics.Here is a recent one arguing against the "build massive cashflow wealth in no time with rentals" gurus preach.

I also use erentpayment and I cant say a bad thing about it.

$1,500 month / 130kRealtors say a lot of things on price but the only way to know is have a signed PA.

Further I assume then when analyzing a potential multi unit deal, say a 4 plex, that I should compute potential purchase price on the expected cap rate (A, B, C) using a 50% rule as a first pass?

Please don't come back with your smart mouth remarks cause I am not the one to reckon with I have a reputation just like all of us do I get properties all day everyday and I work hard to even try to come close to honest buyers in this business most believe in integrity others see as a quick take for their pockets..So for the new year coming in 2015 I am doing something a little different from here on out if you are a buyer and you need properties if I send you a document with my fee on it either you sign or you don't but know I will not send properties to anyone who does not follow protocol I eat just as you do and have a family to take care of and because I am a female I do wear construction boots so please fella's out of respect if you work with integrity be that and not some moron who snatch and run and if this is removed ok  np but this is off topic and I had to say something most will not say a word but it becomes frustrating after a while of give and take...In this business

First, lets say a long time tenant moves out and its really time for some new paint.