well, i'm using a trial version website of one of Preston Ely's sites. my ad reads "I BUY JUNK PROPERTIES", and i put some text and if they submit a lead it goes to my e-mail...as far as my buyers list goes, i put up an ad that says "Fixer uppers available, $17k on up" and the calls came flooding in and when they call, i get all their criteria and add it to my list

On a general basis on the retail level, what does a seller pay for at closing?

Just the high level stuff that was important to the tenant screening process.

I have been suckered into them before and it is no fun paying those back when you dont even use them and when their programs continue to upsell you to the next level program so you can get more information.Check your PM...

What is your experience level?

Agency rules and regulations are set at the state level.

At a high level you can buy and hold or you can do things that result in short term positions (including refurbishment).There are many subtle variations and ways to make money with property.

You can make up a list of things you expect to be cared for according to your own comfort level.

So, UBIT comes into play to level the playing field.

I've bought a couple of fixer uppers to flip, got one done successfully and the other I am renting, unfortunately.