It builds character and saves money.

Its a 3 flat in Chicago, I will be moving in soon when the next lease is up, but since I've closed the water heater hasn't been starting back up occasionally when it cycles back up (pilot hasnt been working properly).

Like my wife pays 9k a year flat fee.. to her broker and makes 100%  you can get brokers in CA for as little at 250 to 500 a month..  

(Best) Listing all the properties on BiggerPockets: Pro's - No broker commissions, good chance to sell all properties togetherListing properties on Zillow (FSBO): Pro's - lower commissions, potential to sell all properties togetherListing properties with Flat fee Broker on MLS: Pro's - higher price, benefits of MLSList all properties with commercial broker (Likely paying 6%): Pro's - benefits of MLS and access to commercial broker's network(Worst) List all properties with residential broker (Likely paying 6%):Portfolio characteristics 16 Properties / 17 Units / Total value about $2.4 Million 9 houses in the same class B-/C+ neighborhood (all renting above 1% rule) (1 luxury type Condo in class A neighborhood (not renting anywhere close to 1% rule)2 houses in different class B+ neighborhoods (1 renting close to 1% rule, 1 not close)1 duplex in class A neighborhood [best public school in Columbus] (not renting at 1% rule, but probably could if marketed well)3 houses in same class A neighborhood (not getting 1% rule, and likely couldn't)

Regardless of contribution and character.

This is why it's much better to use ROI and it's annualized version ROR to understand your deal and ultimately what to offer.Additionally the profit motive is not a flat percentage for all deals.

Looking to purchase an outdated 3 flat property in Lakeview that requires about $150K in rehab work (kitchens, bathrooms, new HVAC, siding, painting, flooring, etc.) 

But that assumes a rosy 5% appreciation...what happens if appreciation is flat?

Like everything using flat percentages is just for a quick analysis.  

Look for a discount broker that charges a flat fee to list it.