Put your money where your mouth is. 

If you want a house bad enough, put your money where your mouth is.  

It goes to say that networking is key to this business open your mouth and get results!

If you're trying to flip before you close, and are confident on you analysis, put your money where your mouth is, risk your EM.

You can point out to them that are certainly willing to address real repair issues as needed and as your lease states but you will not be addressing unrealistic demands.It is perfectly legal to open your mouth and say "No" to unrealistic demands from tenants.Gail

I usually end up paying $100 in materials.I'm not trying to take food out of your mouth, what i'm saying is, I don't want to pay $2000 for a $500 furnace, and then $2000 in 'labor' for a job that takes one guy and his Igor less than a full day to complete.One last thing, if you clear $240 for a furnace install (1-6 hours, it varies) you are KILLING it.  

He makes you open your mouth, pushes down your tongue with a depressor, and makes you say AH, while he looks down your throat (and you start coughing).For investors, this examination would be the inspection of the property, where you fill out everything you see right or wrong with the property and take notes of what the costs are for repairing, rehabbing, or minor fixing.

If you have something constructive to comment about I'm all ears otherwise keep your mouth shut.

How about this... if you don't own property in Detroit and / or have ever been to Detroit for real estate due diligence... shut your mouth!

That would leave a horrible taste in your mouth regarding real estate and nobody at BP wants to see that!