Quote from @Briley Roe:  yes those fees are very high as you have a broker fee and other fees for a loan little over $100k at 6+ points. 

Why do they want to watch a video about a rental property?

Warning: This video is GROSS.

., brands, grades).Referenced drawings or blueprints.Agreed working hours (e.g., 8 AM–5 PM, Mon–Fri due to HOA rules).The clearer your scope, the fewer misunderstandings you’ll face.Signatures:Always have the subcontractor sign first, then you sign.

This video was all I really needed as it was almost fully encompassing.

My issue is finding the right opportunity being that I'm in a high COL area.

I highly doubt I will ever see my money again.

for movement or settling, 4) Maybe most important because it's so hard to correct...the grading at and around the house.

@Nicholas A. your shotgun approach has a high probability of getting the exact quality you put into it.95%+ of real estate agent, many of them posting they are "investor-friendly", only know how to deal with owner-occupied transactions. 

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.