I’m making a few assumptions: 1) at least some buyers and sellers will accept much less agent handholding than commonly assumed, 2) the primary value that agents add is a) pricing guidance and b) advising clients on offers and counter-offers, and 3) there’s no truly compelling reason why North America has the highest average commissions in the rich world.

its pretty common .. in the PNW there are large communities and this pattern happens more than one might imagine..

Hi Gavin,This is fairly common, and it’s great that you’re thinking ahead about how to handle utilities responsibly.

Generally, the fees can range from $500 to $2,500 or more, depending on the specifics of the loan and the attorney's rates.Here are some common fees associated with loan document preparation:Promissory Note and Loan Agreement: These are the core documents, and the cost of drafting these can range from $300 to $1,500, depending on the complexity of the deal and the lawyer's hourly rate.Deed of Trust or Mortgage: This is often required to secure the loan against the property and can cost an additional $300 to $1,000.Title Search and Title Insurance: If you’re using title insurance or require a title search to secure the loan, this can add another $300 to $800 or more to the cost.Other Documents: Depending on the type of loan (e.g., hard money loans, commercial loans), you might need additional documents like personal guarantees, collateral agreements, or an escrow agreement.

Outside of something within a few hours of you midwest is very common - Kansas, Missouri, Ohio.

Problem was it's a common perk for Chinese restaurants to provide lower paid staff with room and board, and without the upstairs apartment, renting an apartment in nearby towns for staff is a problem with rooming house regulations beside a major expense.

I think your income easily justifies a common-sense, time-proven method: increase earnings, reduce expenses, save, and invest.

I am told that foundation problems are common in this part of Austin.

And then do it again.It is actually possible to have a super experienced General Contractor, a very deep pockets money partner, and still lose money on a flip.The most common reason, in my experience, is having a project run over schedule and placing the property on the market during the off-season.

Unfortunately this is very common with tenants.