The quote is as follows: PTI Access Control 1 Falcon XT Base unit USB/Ethernet/ 9 pin D-sub I/O -8 Door inputs- 2 wiegand inputs- 5 relay Outputs w/2 AMP on board Power supply & Battery back up1 storlogix standard software1 PTI VP access device- anti vandal keypad w/out Intercom - (1) gated entryLOT 8/16 oashld Kp communications and powerLOT 18/4 oashld Kp communications and powerLOT 18/2 oashld Kp relay and misc.LOT conduit, fittings and boxesLOT freight/ misc. consumables LOT Project Mgnt/ tech install and labor TOTAL $12,010.00 IP Video/CCTV1 16 channel NVR 4TB w/cms and remote Viewing HDMI Video Output8 cameras Dome IR EPOE -4 MP HD 1/2.5” Sony Exmor CMOS progressive scan -1080P picture quality at real time (30 FPS) -2.8MM wise angle lens -mobile apps - iPhone, iPad, Android -70’ IR Night Vision/TDN -Can be used in application up to 2000’LOT UV rated CAT5 CableLOT Camera Mounting Brackets LOT Conduit, fittings and boxesLOT Freight/ misc. consumables LOT Projecr Mgnt/ tech install labor TOTAL $17,860.00GRAND TOTAL $29,870.00Ok... what do I need and what is fluff?

At 7% IO, you should absolutely get a 1st position with +30% equity as protection. 

But, if I was forced to move somewhere, I guess I would head back to Apple Valley because I still have family in that area.  

Make sure you tell them you are getting 3 different quotes, do not let them know who they are bidding against, but let them know it will be an apples to apples comparison. tell them you need prices for 1-3", 3-6" 6-10"& 12+ rates.  

Here's what I generally pay (remember, this is my area, my contractors, etc, so it may not be apples-to-apples in your area):Water Heater plus Expansion Tank: $125 (done by plumber)Gas Range: $25 (done by plumber)Fridge Water Line: $15-25 (done by handyman)Dishwasher: $75 (done by plumber)Garbage Disposal: $50 (done by plumber)Built-In Microwave: $40 (done by handyman)Washer/Dryer, plus Venting: $25 (done by handyman)Oftentimes, my project manager will do most of these things, so it's actually free, but if I'm paying my contractors, this is about what I expect.

He actually conducted a full house walkthrough with me via Facetime, Apple's video conferencing app.

Contrast that with a "problem solving" approach investor that sees the opportunity to improve a community through updating comps, decreasing abandoned vacant properties, and still making profit (win win win.)There is still plenty of non-zero-sum scenarios down here, but I understand the negative perception; bad apples have spoiled the bushel.

All Wholesalers get an unfavorable reputation because of a few bad apples.

More often than none, you'll come across a few bad apples.

About as guilty as the utilities, Internet service providers and Apple feel.