Ultimately, the decision should reflect a balance between the desire for control and the recognition of the benefits that professional expertise can bring to long-term financial success.If nothing else, run a calculation of the amount of fees you will pay.

Insurance for reflects this and the additional risks. 

And yes the option purchase price reflects what a traditional mortgage balance would be at the end of the lease date.

I use the 200 series for my rentals.If the house has carpet that you are keeping then he will have to protect that, but if not then  this makes his job easier and his price should reflect that. $1,750 for labor is kinda ok.

I will simply be reflected as "boot" on your settlement statement and you will pay tax on only that portion.  

I've read in some places that a married couple filing jointly pays a 0% capital gains tax if they earn under $77k or so per year, which we should be able to reflect on our Schedule C with appropriate write offs.

I am analyzing deals in the area and with interests rates quite high (Approx. 8% at time of writing for 30yr fixed) and asking prices that don't reflect how powerful an effect the higher interest rate has on affordability.

I question whether the map really actually reflects what you've stated though.

These are loosely reflective of the steps we take with our own off market leads. 

Reflecting on the passage of over 30 years since the inception of my real estate career, the evolution from appraiser to investor and broker has been both adventuresome and deeply fulfilling.Over this three-decade span, I've not only navigated the complexities of property valuation but have also acquired numerous properties along the way, and have assisted countless individuals in achieving their real estate goals.