Don't be afraid to ask questions and eat up what you can.

I really do eat, sleep and breathe RE...But I spend time with family, friends and pursue  other hobbies and interest...

I've got little sympathy for the financial woes of a couple who spend $1,400/m - eating out!

I'm in the San Diego area but @David Greene should be able to help out.

Maybe there is a way to have your cake and eat it too, I just can't say without a better picture of your specific situation.

I live and will invest (at least to start) in Kansas City and the surrounding areas.Let me tell you a little more about myself:I enjoy traveling, watching sports, reading, going on early morning runs, eating healthy and (most importantly) spending time with my family and friends.I'm a big math nerd.

Just check with Jeff Green @ Palmbeach REIA.  

I think you should eat the cost of carpet cleaning, unless you gave them the option to get it done first and the expectations of what should be the end result of the cleaning. 

It seems most banks are doing repairs like paint, carpet & appliances before listing the properties and pricing accordingly, which really eats into the flipper's profit.

I would question the claims of alot of TurnKey groups as they are often eating up alot of the profit i would think but not sure I have not been a party to those groups in my area.