Long story short it cost me a deal plus more money (Besides the sign up fee (5k not 4k) plus the monthly cost of 160 to 180 for the "subscription" as well as the EM, Termite reports etc. and not only caused issue with the seller and their realtor but mine as well.

What should make ready cost? 

Cash-flow is easier to predict and manage/control. 

I currently manage a highly successful short-term rental arbitrage in Houston, boasting over 170 reservations in the last three years.

Make sure, if you can, that the total project cost is south of 70% of the ARV. 

Flipping is 10x the time that wholesaling is, in or out of state, and if you don't pay attention you will lose and lose on contractors.A first flip will take you 2-3x longer than you think, cost 2-3x more than you think, and one contractor will walk with your money at least.What you are trying to do is to create a side hustle in real estate, but you are biting off things that you don't have time for.

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I have a handful of properties that are owner financed and I am looking for a better solution to managing the amortization schedules.

Education expenses can be considered a write-off so potentially (ask your accountant) the Pro Membership cost could be considered a write-off.

And that by itself could blow up your exchange.The cost for a QI like us to do your 1031 exchange is very small - especially considering al of the other issues you have going with this sale.The QI does have to be in place prior to the sale of the old property.  1.