I own a duplex in Clermont, FL just outside of Orlando and initially wanted to split water meters between the two units, but the cost and amount of work were higher than expected.

The key is making sure the deal’s numbers work, your profit should justify the higher cost of capital. 

Tenant shall be charged $[amount] to cover the cost of this force-placed insurance.The other lesson is that you should never hand over keys until you have proof the Tenant has met all requirements.

Yes we avoid custom work to help keep cost down. 

Planning to sell my property in vegas, just wanted a second opinion on if these are typical, fair costs in today's market.

Houston's diverse, and the real estate market is buzzing.Check your budget, how much risk you can handle, and what you want from the investment.Montrose, The Heights, Eado, and Museum District are buzzin' with mid-term rental potential.Research the neighborhoods, check the rates, and do the math on costs before diving in.

It did not cost me $0.01.  

By the end of 2 years, I could save 50-60k for a down payment, closing costs, and reserves. 

My strategy incorporates asset protection measures like LLCs, specific trusts as well as professional property management to spread risk and ensure quality operations.As well as using tax codes to my benfiitSection 179, IRC Section 162, Cost Segregation and Bonus Depreciation and later 1031 them out for larger projects. 

Works best if you trust the flipper.Wrap + Second Position Combo: This is a cool little move—you work out a wrap-around mortgage with the seller, then assign that contract to your borrower, and still lend in a second position for repairs or closing costs.