I know this all seems scary and new but when you are knee deep into a deal you need to take control or the other person will take the lead.So, pick a number you are comfortable putting down as your deposit.

They want to be in control of the due diligence process for their own purchase.However, it's all a negotiation.

Pros and experience people could, but I'm sure the law factors in that average home controllers can't and need time to get quotes.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

Listen to all the podcasts, read all the blogs, attend live BP meet ups in your area and start making offers.As far as funding is concerned, you can google "transactional lenders" or "transactional funders" to get 1-3 day funding so you can control the property before you can wholesale them.

As you see, none of the above I had control over.

There are also a couple of Goodwill/Habitat for Humanity outlets nearby.So I'll do the roof, the floors, the counter, the painting, the fence, and if I have money left for extras, maybe I'll put tumbled travertine on the fireplace surround.I guess I know the fireplace is the least of my worries, but sometimes it's comforting to focus on something you can control!

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

. - the guy in control flies "left seat".

Common line items that are too high or are not necessary to have, are typically related to services that the current ownership is paying for (e.g. gardeners, coin laundry leases, pest control services, etc.)