If it is a contract for deed be careful on the state as you are physically buying the property and have transfer taxes etc.Once it is boarded, there is a boarding fee of around $40 then you pay anywhere from $15-$35/month for performing notes (Depends on escrow and if it is a fixed or adjustable note).

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Just be careful. 

When hiring management make sure to thoroughly vet the management company before selecting one.

I just wonder how much buyers (the market and appraisers) care about everything being brand-spanking new and never used. 

Be careful counting on a license in a downturning market.

Lucas,Be careful of Equity Trust.

I have a new flip coming up and for the sake of keeping things simple, keeping costs down and better interior aesthetics I'd like to go with a central air and heat system INSTEAD of a hydronic baseboard system and a central air unit.The question I have is, do buyers care about forced air heat?