Well;  banking is not my business - so my knowledge is only experiential, and banks may well having varying methods of underwriting and ways of assessing / managing risk.  

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I am new and was afraid that my first post was not in a category that would be seen quickly, and we were a bit panicked.  

Prices can vary quite a bit, so shop smart.Bath fixtures: Big Box stores and faucetdirect.comFlooring: LumberLiquidators.com and sub contract labor to install (found on craigslist.com)Just need to do online research to find pricing and locations that work for you.

It will vary by area & asset class.Out where I am 10% monthly & 1 months rent is common.3 or 5 SFR is a very small portfolio so I would not expect to get a price break at that size.

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It varies neighborhood to neighborhood.

'This would entail things like starting the LLC only/obviously the marketing and other things vary to greatly to put a number on'.

Ask what they see them selling for and what expenses are by category.

The market is made up of a lot of players of varying sophistication (RE hedge funds probably at the top of that stack).