I ran into to this same problem.

This is an ongoing subject worthy of an answer.  

. $2k is alot to spend on debt restructuring but its not like you just paying it as an on going fee like PMI, that $2k goes right to the principal. 

Allocating monthly maintenance costs includes first reviewing monthly expenses outside of the landlord's mortgage, taxes, insurance, external property management fees and utilities.You can use the The 1 Percent RuleOne popular rule of thumb says that one percent of the purchase price of your home should be set aside each year for ongoing maintenance.

Our first duplex is getting 38% COC and when I ran the numbers with paying cash on this 2nd property, it's just not as good.  

I'm not a techie, I thought about a site, seems too much trouble for me when BP is here, you younger types can probably master that if you haven't already, and yes, your own blog with ongoing new information would be a great way to market what you do......I just don't have a clue there.

If a good deal presents itself during the course of this thread, I would be open on going in on the project with a partner with more experience.  

Same elevator pitch I use I ran into someone that said he has a friend that has been thinking of becoming a hard money lender bc his cash is just sitting there.

It's only been two months, but I don't want it to become an ongoing thing.  

If there is on ongoing leasing commission it is usually stated in the lease.