But, unless I'm mistaken, you typically buy for cash right there at the auction without a title search involved, although this may depend on location. 

Expenses on a rental property typically run 40% to 60% over the long run and that does not include your debt service.

I have not, but many localities have programs for residents if your income is low enough, typically I would expect that this would only apply to a primary residence. 

The selling agent made a big speech when I met her last week about how people who rent rooms typically don't have much money (no kidding).

Maybe I do not do the BRRRR right also...I have done the BRRRR process a few times and I have never got all of my initial investment and all of my rehab costs even when the BRRRR has been assisted by market appreciation.The hurdles:Low appraisals for refinancing at least in San DiegoTypically limited to 75% or lower LTVCosts of San Diego rehabsI typically get my initial purchase costs back and some of the rehab costs. 

Or can I follow the typical, "I buy houses 1(XXX) XXX XXXX // Fast Cash Offer // 30 Day Close".

Typically you get more rental income per dollar spent (at least in my market), plus you would gain some efficiency with multiple units in a single location.

Hi all,I wanted to know what you typically pay per acre when purchasing raw land whether it's 10, 20, 50, 100, 300 acres etc. 

Secondary market meaning fixed rate financing for the full term of the loan vs someone like myself who owns substantially more than 10 props I have to seek commercial funding which is not as stable - typically 5 year balloons.

If they are unable to save you anything then you won't have to pay them as they work off of that 40% commission.