Here's an article with FAQs including the cost of a study.

Comparing real estate to the stock market really depends on your needs.

You can include moving and storage costs in the charges.

Hi Chris, As financing costs will be a big factor in determining profitability, you should be asking HMLs for proposals to fund. 

I did not see marketing costs, nights that you need to spend at networking meetings paying for dinners or memberships.

When a water heater breaks at 9pm on a Sunday I get an email saying it happened, it’s been fixed and it cost $1200 give or take.

He told me that without installing a sump pump system (at a cost of $12k), the foundation will continue to deteriorate, which could eventually lead to bowing basement walls—an issue that could cost upwards of $50k to fix.The inspector asked if the previous homeowner disclosed any water damage.

Philip, it really depends on your county’s housing authority.

Yes we avoid custom work to help keep cost down. 

Having a vacancy costs money!