Conduct your own rent survey in your target area.

Who pays survey, title, option period, earnest money etc... https://www.trec.texas.gov/sit...

Any fees before that (except maybe appraisal or survey) are BS!

At the time, I knew very little about Detroit or any of the 3 cities, but the idea was to survey these 3 markets that regularly rank as cities with the best rent-to-purchase ratios and decide where to start. 

I have 1 1/2 acres in Hapeville I need surveyed to divide into 4 lots. 

You also have to subtract closing costs from the $60,000 figure, I forgot about those but between the sale and the loan closing costs, appraisal inspection and survey fees, that's a few thousand dollars in expenses too.

Some ideas from others: · bank loans are not available on some types of properties · the tight lending climate has made bank financing "out of reach" for many · seller financing is an "age old" tradition based on private property rights · these rules would prohibit even partial seller financing - i.e. a "seller second" · according to HUD's "Residential Finance Survey" in 2001, roughly 40% of all non-farm residential properties in the US are owned free and clear · an estimated 6 million Americans own a property other than their own primary residence · an estimated 4.5% of Americans own three or more properties, many purchased solely as investment properties · 40% of non-owner occupied residences are mobile homes which are more difficult to sell with bank financing · approximately 5% of homes in US are for sale or for lease... seller financing may be key to liquidating this inventory The continued success of our industry as we know it is threatened by these proposed regulatory changes.

Some of the old BP threads cite national surveys where expense data is categorized.

Hi all,I currently work as a loss control specialist which involves taking photos and conducting property inspections/surveys for insurance companies.

She is ignoring phone calls and clearly avoiding me.I'm certain that she's changed her mind and seems to think if she ignores me, I'll disappear.The contract agreement stated that I, the buyer would pay all legal and closing costs.Thus far I've accrued over $2000 in costs for legal fees, title search and sight survey.