As a result, I paid a lot less than asking and the seller still ended up netting more money with my offer than the over asking offers.As I mentioned above, I've also had other instances where the listing agent yelled at me because I wanted to represent myself.At the end of the day, if you want to go at it on your own, show that you know what you're doing, build a good relationship with the listing agent and you really can save money representing yourself. 

Can't bury your head in the sand on this one. 

It would be really easy to get in over your head real fast.  

Typically if a resident gives us a heads up that they will be late and are good residents we will work with them to an extent but try to get the rent paid by the 15th.

Doesn't mean that you don't want to make money and also sounds like an extra $50 trying to hit it on the head exactly could add extra stress and strain when you're trying to purchase the next one and have it contingent on getting a signed lease.

For instance, they may assume a 10% management fee, but your local PM fee is 8%.

Hi Taylor,Free work in return for lowered rent might not be such a good idea.It would be Smart to go in person and see examples of the person's previous work (of the same kind you want done).I've seen (for example) gypsum board punched holes replaced that were  -->99.999% Invisible<-- and on the other hand, tub work by the same individual that was "childish" at best.I've had other instances of Handymen describing their work in various glowing terms, and according themselves with various (made up) glowing titles (master this, and certain grade experts)--claiming unbelievable past projects--who were no-shows or no-finishers.It's best to understand what the repair needs yourself, such as "Blue Board" or "Purple Board" and sealant XYZ vs just relying on statements such as I have done these for years--yes that may be true, but at what quality (if quality counts to you--it may not).You also may want to spec that you want the area left Broom Clean when the work is done, and make sure to provide a dumpster if there will be large demo taking place.Good Luck!

For instance, depending on the lender, Fix & Flip loans have a minimum FICO requirement.

In the line of work I have chosen you only have to have a GED for entry level and most employees have only graduated high school so my degree has turned a few heads for upper management who know the school.

We control from the top of our head to the bottom of our feet.