It is no different then a cash deal in terms of terms with emd, option, inspection. 3.I usually start at 1k if I am working with an agent and go up to 1% of purchase price if needed, if direct to seller you can start at $100 and if they question it you can tell them you do volume and prefer not to have 20k out in EMD with all your deals at once so you start low 4.

Let me share a story on a CL laborer "GIG" hire.Several years ago I had to create a few drain fields for my swimming pool, and at the end I end up with a big pile of excavated sand that needs to be disposed of.Imagine how much sand a typical bathtub will hold, well multiply that by 5.I posted an ad on CL, posted a picture of the big mount of sand, gave the estimated volume how many cubic feet, and asked for a lump sum quote to come pick it up and dispose of it. 

I do not have the volume of other brokers because they have massive teams where I choose to work with clients one on one and do my development deals. 

I have looked at enough houses and do enough volume that if I am off, it won't kill me.

Vikram is right.If you have a business that is online etc and does decent volume, it might make sense to setup out of California.

Along with the HM costs, that totals 20%, leaving you 15% of ARV in net profit.So if you buy and rehab right, you should be in good shape and making twice as much as the HM lender, which is a good goal.A good thing about doing more volume using HM is that you will build that great track record quickly, which will potentially open doors to cheaper private money, and will also enable you to negotiate lower rates/points from HMLs, and potentially also obtain 100% financing from HMLs, which will also help to accelerate your business growth.

They are more expensive than vinyl peel and stick tile, but well worth the extra cost.We save money on volume because we use the same contractors for all our jobs, so we get good pricing from them and in return we keep our contractors busy all year around.You need to understand your market really well and decide what niche you feel comfortable with.Best wishes for your future success.Regards,Sharad

For a volume like that you would get a discount but not like you would by dealing directly with a cabinet wholesaler.  

Is there a standard volume of units or some kind of metric to gauge when a company should hire an assistant PM?

You will find someone that wants to move more volume that will be willing to work with you.