I understand it might seem like a good idea skipping one and saving 6%.In my opinion a good realtor value is more than 6%, money we’ll spend..I emphasize in good realtor as in any industry there are bad and good Ive been fortunate enough to work with the best..

BTW the rents on this place in a year could possibly rebuild both units.Here are the bad: 1) STR in San Diego are constantly under intense scrutiny. 

Not a bad thought. 

So in real estate, when you all say you are hacking a house, I immediately think you are taking pride in doing a bad job.

She said that if I end-up with a bad tenant is easier to get them out, then if I had a rental agreement.

Hah my bad - I won't post the website name but its on the Thurston County Treasurers webpage. 

The bad news is that they are looking to flip condos, townhomes, and apartments, which in my market other investors are buying to rent or lease.I have found a few listings that may work, but they generally are in competition with other buyers due to tight market conditions.

Lot of sellers don't want to be the bad guys who kicked out paying tenants, just for the sake of the transaction. 

Not a bad market but we were newer and split between too many markets.

Apologies if it seems naive - but I am hoping to glean some practical info. from you people living and breathing this side of the business.