If you do it yourself, you can only charge for materials. 

I know the standard procedure is to get your offer accepted and then go about your due diligence, but even after calling around and finding labor/material costs I'm not confident my numbers would be accurate.

Common fees will include a set-up fee, leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

If a wholesaler brings a good deal to the table which the buyer could not get otherwise, and at the same time understands the buyer's needs, that how the wholesaler adds value to his/ her deal while increasing the business and retaining clientele.

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When they do the Kitchen and bath I pay for materials and only pay after that K &B phase is completed.

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Investor is getting materials as needed:*Painting (including wallpaper removal and patching)3BR/2BATwo LRHallway/EntrywayDRTotal - $2150 (we have most of the materials on this)*Popcorn ceiling removal = $1200*Laminate flooring installation (w/ removal and disposal of carpet)1550sq. ft. x $2ft = $3100*Four door installation = $800*Painting and repair of shed = $200*Fence replacement (144ft) = $500*SS apps = $1750*Total = $9650 x 15% = $11,097Outside looks good....I should add in some landscaping, Will.

In the course material from Preston, he says if an upset owner calls me, then just apologize without trying to rationalizing my action - I think this is a good tip.Originally posted by Jerry Puckett:But many more of them just don't realize what their options are and will turn to you for help.

Here is another: Get out to Home Depot/Lowes and start pricing out material costs for all items of possible repair on a rehab.