I have been trying for 4 days to get an account setup on Listsource, they keep creating a "ticket" for someone to call me back, last time I ask to hold and was on hold for 20 minutes. 

They have an online trouble ticketing system for when something goes wrong so you can have issues documented to protect both parties.

People buy lottery tickets too but that doesn't make them a good investment.  

Will Barnard - is this one of your big ticket flips?

Those expenses you described are the big ticket ones.

CapEx is large ticket items that happen less frequently.

I have seen people use 10% for repair/maintenance/other big ticket items. 

Buy a plane ticket....back to reality.

If you do get a private financing deal, make sure you develop a reserve account for any unexpected large ticket items that could occur.Keep in mind that this strategy alone did not produce enough income to support me as a fulltime income, it was after I owned several rental units with partners before I ever went full-time.

Also finding lots of minor maintenance to be done - small plumbing leaks from dried out seals from not being used much the past year, etc.So, big ticket repairs are: - Flooring - Paint - Possible first floor wall removal / remodel etc. - Wood stove needs to be replaced and chimney flue as well, it's out of date about 2 years ago according to fire code. - Kitchen appliances are almost at end of life, cabinets could badly use at least a facelift or full renovation.Obviously we are going to have to sink a fair amount of money in materials alone to this place.