The seller will not let us extend due diligence and will just put it back on the market and said he could do these repairs for half of the cost of the low bid (~5k).

I'm pretty sure you can do BOI filings for free on the FinCen site.However, our CPA recommends possibly using a third-party service because many of them may make changes/updates (e.g., your address changes) easier. 

I'm not an educator whatsoever but feel free to reach out with any questions. 

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

What matters is the total final cost.

Purchase price: $540,000 Cash invested: $108,000 Investing in South Texas offers additional benefits The price per square foot for new construction in South Texas is among the lowest in the country, making it an excellent value for investors seeking high-quality properties at a reasonable cost.

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Costs to live to build and to purchase are all cheaper here but for me it's about risk/return and cashflow.

Purchase price: $540,000 Cash invested: $108,000 Investing in South Texas offers additional benefits:•Affordability: The price per square foot for new construction in South Texas is among the lowest in the country, making it an excellent value for investors seeking high-quality properties at a reasonable cost.

If the lender contests the funds release and don't choose to release the escrow funds back to you, it can get tied up in litigation and after 3 years will be surrendered to the state by the title company.Your best bet is to go with a legitimate company that will be up front and transparent with you about the terms and costs before you are already committed.Seems like everyone is telling you the exact same thing so I really do hope you make the right decision here.