Yet, it seems common practice for wholesalers to use this contingency to back out of the contract simply because they have not found a buyer within the inspection period.

Important things to check include opening and closing every cabinet, looking under sinks, pushing on doors and cabinets, and checking commonly used areas.

Bitcoin is something that could become a reality as a common viable means of payment, but as of now, it is not something I would accept. 

In fact, a common colleague of Chris and mine worked with them for a few years but departed once he learned of the issues outlined above.   

Common utilities paid by the landlord will be similar if not the same; standard services (extermination, changing filters, snow removal, fire safety inspections etc.) will cost the same.Expenses will vary depending on the market.

You can also learn average costs for common repairs in your market to get a ballpark figure yourself.

Any losses incurred along the way are chalked up as inefficiencies / common area heating costs.Whether this is a good idea, IMO, is based on markets trends.

Here's some generic guidance.Software is a common question on BiggerPockets.

Seeing a $100-300 increase on a single unit is common in NJ.  

House hacking is not only a phenomenal move for investors starting out, but it's a common strategy in expensive markets like Boston.