contact the historic district commission for that neighborhood. one has to exist for a historic neighborhood to be registered with the National Register. they'll provide you a packet with their bylaws, windows are usually one of the hardest things to deal with when dealing with historically accurate facades so don't be discouraged if their rules for that particular item are strict

But you CAN find distressed homeowners with houses worth $100k, and say, "I'lll give you $60k cash for your house right now and you don't have to fix anything or pay closing costs or commissions"

Now it would be interesting to have a study of sales verse refinances done, but I doubt anyone will commission that study, but my anecdotal evidence has pointed me towards a certain conclusion. 

A real Flat fee MLS listing company will charge somewhere around $99-$500 (depending on the company) and offer no service whatsoever to the seller who will offer a commission to buyer agents and performs the tasks of the listing agent.In my opinion this is the best format for BP investors, Most of people here are able to handle a showing, negotiation, review documents and understand them and close a deal. they don't need a Listing Agent.Google Flat Fee MLS and you will find some good reputable local (licensed in your state) companies that will provide the service for you. make sure you deal with the State Licensed Broker directly and NEVER with a third party referral service.

He's mad because he spent a lot of time, effort, and money to become a realtor to make a whopping 3% commission, while wholesalers don't waste even a fraction of the amount of time to make $5k, $10k, $15k, $20k, or more per deal.

The agent said "All right, I'll reduce my commission and pay for your roof.

I should also mention as the agent I earned a small commission on each side so the true profit was more like $26k.

Real estate activity; unlicensed personsA.(1) In addition to any other civil remedy or civil penalty provided for in this Chapter, the commission may issue a subpoena to any person or persons who the commission has probable cause to believe has engaged in real estate activity without a currently valid license.(2) Subpoenas issued by the commission shall comply with the notice requirements of R.S. 49:955.

I thought I was accomplishing something when I let Real Estate Commission rob my bank account of all the fees, and I still make more money wholesaling, than actual selling. 

The real estate agent commission is going to eat me alive.