I would like to know offer example such as offer to pay full 15% of commission, but lower rent or offer asking rent price with lower commission (such as 10%).Just a quick math, if I paid 12.5% in fee and $1650, then the equivalent rent would be $1856.25 = ($1650 x 12 + $2475)/12Another example would be, 15% in fee and $1550 is $1705 = ($1550 x 12 + $1860)/1210% in fee and $1750 in rent is $1925 = $1750 x 12 + $2100)/12 (this would be higher than the current offer...)So I guess the math says, lowering the rent will help over all cost for me...?

It would need to be something attainable relatively quick.

He bought several rental properties in the LA area and quickly found out he wasn't cut out to be a landlord (he was too soft-hearted, believed every late-rent-sob-story, and wouldn't evict) but he wanted to maintain a close eye on his properties. 

I perceive REI as something that is not a get rich quick scheme and that requires due diligence.My current plan is to buy and hold.

We did a quick paint-and-clean and put it on the market to see what would happen and within four days we had a signed contract for 67% more than we paid for it two years ago.

I have a quick question.

But in the long run, they cannot build a business because their customer do not recommend them to others.  

My other expenses are very minimal as I am being very frugal for the foreseeable future.I don't start working until late august but i am trying to start my real estate investing career as quickly as possible.

I think it's important to learn how to manage them yourself but I quickly learned that I am a very good property manager, so I created a company and started getting clients all while working full time.

What you are referring to are local customs...