Price, as defined by monthly commission, is much lower on the totem pole.

Our expenses are about $1,400 monthly (plus the occasional oil fill up).

A few investors I've worked with have gone for projects that are huge to start with because the project looks extremely profitable and then suddenly they are overrunning the project costs.

Full Brick Detached Duplex in Optimist Park (4 Bd/2 Ba) 1610 sq feetPP: $565k                                                                                            DP: $28k                                                                                              Closing Costs: $0 ($15k seller credits)                                            *Used to cover CC & Buy Down RateRenovations & Furnishings (MTR/STR): $47kCash Invested: $75kARV: $675k-$700kJust a quick aside, I think right now is a great time for an investor, because there are a lot more people on the "side line".

This allows to 5X tax benefits this way, especially if doing cost seg. 

Negotiating a security deposit amount is not a red flag for me, especially with over $10K in estimated moving expenses (professional movers) and move-in costs (1st month and security).

I'm John Laseter from Dothan,Alabama. passionate about real estate investing for the last six months.

We make them pre-pay two months rent plus the leasing commission. 

When they lose or break something they are responsible for the cost.

The out-of-pocket cost is simply the closing costs and lender's fees for the financing involved for your purchase.Please let me know if you have any other questions.Continued success!