@Mahran Izoli if you can afford it at all, I would recommend making the repair.In my experience, letting a problem sit will just make it take longer and cost more in the long run.And some repairs - like this one - are a lot easier when a unit is vacant.You could also ask that structural engineer to come back in and give you an opinion on the floor dip / sagging joists, especially since you already have a relationship there.If the dip is noticeable, which it sounds like it is, then if you don't fix it you'll definitely need to have an answer ready for when prospective tenants ask you about it.

Because life’s too short to work with people who you don’t like.Keep in mind, prospecting for clients takes $ too.

Builders’ views on the traffic of prospective buyers moved 15 points higher to a reading of 58.

If you invest based on on long term prospects it becomes a lot easier. 

I would also recommend trying out the calculators and maybe inserting some prospective properties to familiarize yourself with the terms and expected costs when purchasing/maintaining a rental along with doing flips.

Back with another prospective deal.

Here’s what June property data tells us about South Africa’s recovery“BetterBond statistics show that there continues to be interest in buying residential properties among South African consumers and, most significantly, that the banks are keen to lend to prospective buyers who are in good standing financially,” Coetzee said.https://businesstech.co.za/news/trending/407725/heres-what-june-property-data-tells-us-about-south-africas-recovery/

SOUTH AFRICA - PROPERTY NEWSThe South African property market in 2020: Positive prospects despite pandemicArticle summary:There is reason for optimism, despite an economically and politically tumultuous 2019, followed by the corona pandemic-plagued 2020.Interest cuts early in 2020 have lowered the cost of monthly repayments, and made home ownership a more attractive prospect.A burgeoning young population is ready to enter the market, providing a ready-made market for buy-to-let investors.https://www.ooba.co.za/resources/property-market-south-africa/

Bad commercial space sits for months or years due to lack of interest from consumers in that area and prospective tenants.Single family has seen no downward pressure the last few months.

My question is, if I say I am only willing to offer a 3.5% commission on a property sale in the LA area, will it actually hurt the prospects of getting top dollar for my house?