of course they are marking it up, do you think it is free for them to:take the tenant callevaluate the complaint and troubleshootlocate, train and properly vet a vendorcoordinate that work order with the vetted vendor and tenant (4+ phone calls minimum)follow up on its completion with before and after pictures and archive that data.process the vendor invoice and pay the vendor.account for the money and handle all the backend accounting.stand behind the work that was done and warranty it.and take the liability and risk associated with the maintenance call in the first place?

One was interested in one lot at a crazy low price of $1000, which would then have to be surveyed out and would reduce the value of the whole parcel.

I mean what are the REAL costs associated with a particular rehab.

QL closing costs are extremely high and when I requested a breakdown of their $20k estimate, the sales associate told me that he cannot send me the breakdown until there is an accepted offer.

Another resource is Rod Khleif's book, How to Create Lifetime Cash Flow Through MultiFamily Properties, and his associated podcast.

@B Ryans @Kevin DePass @Russell Brazil-It took 8 months to get plans through DCRA-It took 13 months of construction (with associated holding costs).

@Jonathan Bukowiec it will show you your transaction history, however i just transfer money into the account associated with that property's tenant.

What are the things you both agreed were associated with your highest level of happiness,  and the associated spend that added up to around 7-8k in necessary cash flow?

Think about the possibility of capital expenses that may come up and call your insurance agent to find the difference in any costs associated with the rented place.If you buy a new place you might get an income break with the depreciation available on the rental property.  

This piece of property has water rights associated as well as backs up to a 50,000 acre parcel of land that is well known for off-road use.