I also find that some local print shops are cheaper than online services. 

Construction costs can vary heavily based on what finishes you are putting in the house and the design of the home, ie: it's far cheaper to build up than out.

Way cheaper than Hard money, and most credit unions or local banks can get that done in less that a week.

Osaka, while relatively cheaper, has massive competition.

Apartments (100+ units):Pros:single locationsingle transactioneconomies of scale (painting 100 units is cheaper than painting 100 houses)professional managementhigher capital gains due to forced appreciationcan be a truly passive investmentCons:higher turnoverhigher maintenance expenseslower COC returnssmaller pool of potential buyersHouses:Pros:lower barrier to entrylower turnoverlower maintenance expensesno need for professional management on a smaller portfolio (less than 20)higher COC returnsbigger pool of potential buyersCons:multiple transactionsmultiple locationshigher per unit repair costslack of forced appreciation beyond initial equity capture (ARV - purchase price - rehab)professional management is more expensive than for apartmentssemi-passive

I'm searching for a rental to invest. I noticed that condos in kingsgate area in Kirkland were listed much lower than those in other areas. Is there any particular reason? Anyone who is familiar with the King county c...

If he says he wants out because he is 50k behind medical bills or wants to move to another cheaper state because of this and that, yeah, that's a motivation.

It's a little harder to work with, but was .93 cents a square foot cheaper.

Cheaper isn't always better and reputation is all we've got.

They want a single asset entity before because it makes life faster, easier and cheaper (for the lender) if the borrower files for bankruptcy or the asset has to be placed in receivership.