As for cleaning, we charge a cleaning fee to cover the cost of cleaning at check out, just like you would in an STR.

The other thing to note on wholesalers is that they do a lot of upfront marketing as anyone does getting off market deals so their wholesale fees may seem high (sometimes they really are too high)..

My numbers may not be spot on, but assuming:Sale price of $469k (6% agent fees), basis of $264k, Total deprecation taken $24,600 (adjusted basis $239.4k).

(different loans have different seasoning periods for your funds and different guidelines on allowing gifted funds - something to consider) To determine closing costs you can call a local title company in your chosen area and ask them for their fee sheet and your lender should be able to provide you with any other fees associated with the loan.

VA has a funding fee and no monthly MI. 

REI helped with some management fee concessions to make this property cash flow for the first 18-24 months.

An eviction by an attorney is probably not as expensive as you have heard when you consider only legal and attorney fees.

Then you've got the license fee ($200ish), joining a local Realtor association (~$150) and national realtor association if required by your local board (another $150), the local MLS access fees ($300), e-contract software ($80/mo), E&O insurance (maybe $100/mo).

The HOA fees eat you alive and then assessments could bury you.

If you allow pets, they must be approved and pay the fee.