I have a very investor-friendly contractor (who offers pay-at-close in addition to conventional), and good clients who would be open to unconventional sales.

Closed - Long term hold - 25 unit complex just outside of Seattle.

It's somewhat close to Salvador but I think you could get better deals. 

Now, they have to put up more money at closing to pay for their realtor?

I mainly plan to flip and hold rentals, but I ll also be wholesaling whatever deals don't work for me or I can't close on.

What is left is the maximum price you should pay for the property minus a reasonable profit and closing costs on both ends of the project.

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What other closing costs are there usually with hard money loans?

Account Closed Since this is within the close friends, no issues on any "common expenses".  

Formally, you'd use a closing agent, such as an attorney or the closing dept of a Title company.