We finished the interior renovation and cleaned up the exterior for the most part. I

Buy a Keg of beer and have a fence building party.

Granted these expenses will be much less out-of-pocket than hiring a third party, but having a percentage for property management in your budget will make sure they are covered.

Furthermore, Purchaser indemnifies Broker and owner against any commission claims by brokers other than stated above.NAIReceiving Party represents that it is a principal and will not look to the Disclosing Party for any fee, commission or other compensation relating to the Assets.

Make sure your contract states that keeping the earnest money is the other party's sole remedy and not specific performance.

Friction during the investment process is a bad thing and I am not sure that most accredited investors will ever be very fond of turning over their financial information or having third parties speak to their advisors about their financial situation.  

common scheme in many markets however hooking up like this with someone you don't know is risky.for both parties.  

We tried to see it, but the listing agent said they had too many interested parties already and wouldn't show it to us. 

The exclusive agreement legally protects all parties and gives the Realtor the authority to represent you as a client.  

Being in San Diego market I think hardest part is finding properties with such good opportunities.