Business is based in California but I’m licensed to operate in Texas, Ohio, and Alabama in addition to California.

I charge a scaled pet fee based on the size of the dog with a premium for high risk dogs.

In my experience, your level of wealth that you can handle is based on your mindset.

I'm a former general contractor and cabinet maker based in New York City.

I recommend finding a US-based bookkeeper who specializes in real estate and doesn't have too much on their plate.

If we price the home based on what they thought they could get for it, it will sit for weeks/months.

That affects your loan amount and then principal & interest payment.2) Estimate rents based on recent rental comps3) Account for all operating expenses such as property taxes, insurance, repairs & maintenance (landscaping, snow removal, cleaning etc), property management (if applicable), vacancy, utilities (what does the tenant pay vs what you would pay?)

That will also play into it.

@Peter Mckernan Copy.... it's a "% based payment" off scope of work. 

This^^^^^Unless he is loaded with cash reserves and can take a loan out based on his liquid reserves.