Look up the regular pricing & you will be amazed.NEW GE Cafe push in $1975 electric range $623 (for an apartment we rehabbed). 

@Gerald R -Great question and one that we possibly overthink regularly...

So, maybe that's not a good thing to do on a regular basis.

As for would I use one on a regular basis during purchasing?

I have always found it easier to get hard money and then season the loan 6 months and then get a regular loan.

Tenant shall guarantee that the house be regularly cleaned and in good condition.

What it comes down to is that my "disciples" can actually raise money from their warm market and they can use those same skills to reach out to banks and asset managers on a regular basis to find other deals.  

If you wish to continue down this route with using passive investors, you should definitely connect with a group who does this type of transaction regularly for guidance.

And I've had a pest control company do regular service on the property, so the $10/mo was less than it would have cost her to arrange herself.

I do all my own work, so it takes longer as if I'd hire someone as I have a regular job and only do my home flipping on the side... evenings and weekends..