@Stuart UdisHit the nail on the head and I would agree and have said same thingOne thing I will add is you mention contract management / this should include an attorney reviewing the contract and the investor understanding what indemnification is.

The country club is across the road.

I agree with @Joel Bongco, that flood light with camera outside and on interior is a good idea. 

I agree with the above comments on listening to podcasts and networking with other real estate investors at meet ups.

I agree with @Drew Berman; free is best for me!  

For private money (friend, family, etc)In the end, it's whatever the partner will agree to.

Here's my advice based on an 'n' of 1:- in my case, Insurance company agreed to pay 33% over asking price.

Sounds like we agree on this.

I would have to agree with all of the people that have replied to your post, and I think you may be  referring to other people's money" There is a reason that they are called private lenders, their qualification approval guidelines are based mostly on the amount of money one puts down.

Location, zoning, proximity to hospitals, country clubs, and the beach; all capital expenditure items addressed as recent as 2023; seller repairs and credits negotiated How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?