Regarding cleaning, unless there's a specific lease clause about professional cleaning standards, charging for general cleaning might be tricky.

The plan is to get my brother to get an FHA loan (approved for multiplex) and I cough up the dough :P...

Good luck and great job taking the first stepsThanks Chris, I am in the process of trying to find a few handymen or specific trade works (plumber, electrician, etc.) now so I can have them ready when the need arises.

I'm not expert, but I'm planning to do my first 1031 in six months, so I've been planning and doing my research like crazy. 

I buy materials from specific distributors, good product, warranty, net billing etc.I think using a reputable general contractor is best for most people, volume of flips is generally the focus (plus margins) Christian's comment said it best.

Please reach out if I can help or if you have any specific questions.  

Long term investment capital and “emergency” funds to endure when things don’t go as planned.7.

Oh my, please invest in a civil survey and site plan that details everything recorded on it.

Hi Sam,It's hard to say without looking at the specifics (DTI, loan amount, investment/primary, etc), but it sounds like it could be lower given your good credit.

Are there any recommendations for realtors that specifically focus on this category ?