He gets back to me with a "discounted" bid from his internal architect and engineer of $2 sqft to get everything done.

Or do they charge additional fee immediately after you register?

If this price is say $50k and then factor in an additional $15-$20k for rehab with an market value in the $80-$85k range then that's a different story. 

In addition, the property tax rates in the state are some of the lowest around, which makes a big difference. 

And you can always give someone a rent discount for being your "eyes and ears" on the property, but that shouldn't cost more than a couple hundred bucks a month. reserves of $300/unit counted in expensesReasonable, but not an "expense," (i.e., shouldn't affect NOI/value).

Then there is continued education - I just had to complete additional 18 hours of CE.

If you have free time as mentioned, there are plenty of additional ways to come up with $25k.  

a few comments:-i think property management in indy is typically 10%, but if you already have it lined up at 8%, then great-most people i talk to put vacancy at 10% as well-are you putting any additional money intoimprovements?

Just make sure with your broker you know whether the umbrella is in addition to the underlying limit or its limit is less the underlying limit.  

My credit is great and I have additional w2 income as well.