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Got my keys at 6:30 that night and I drove over there and spent a few hours in the house just in shock at how it all worked out in the end.

I can do that myself as I have extensive schooling, training and experience in fixing most everything in a car (rebuilt engine, replaced tranny, suspension and shocks, etc).

And yes, they are probably a touch high, but I'm OK with that - I'd much rather estimate on the safe side and be pleasantly surprised. 

If you have real estate expertise and favorable financing, your control over your investment can be high and your risk of macro shocks can be lower--though never non existent.Not saying the idea you are sketching out is the best deal in the world, but someone could see the situation you describe as "$100 a door that will always be achieved in a stressed environment" as a VERY good way to put money safely to work.

I don't know if that is typical, but it was a shock for the client, and it is definitely significant on top of all the other formation fees. 

The property is in Santa Rosa County, so attorney would need to be local, should there be any resistance and claims.Was SHOCKED to learn that two local attorneys that I did check out charge $6,000. plus $300. per hour to deal with issues which may come up; Court appearances, etc...Is this the norm for Quiet Title fees???

It has shocked me over the years how many tenants don't clean up after their dogs, despite sharing the yard with 5-6 other people.

Biggest mistake I see out of state investors make here in Cleveland is overpaying for a property because they compared it to where they lived and thought there was no way they could lose since it was so cheap....You can still lose on a cheap deal if it's not as cheap as the comps and coming from Chicago you'll probably be shocked at how cheap some properties can be while still being overpriced.

One person I spoke to was really pleasant but not practicing real estate law any longer.