Additionally, consider cards with no annual fees to keep costs down.

I wouldn't consider this an investment, but maybe a way to offset your costs.

They said we low balled them, I told them they didn't and guess what, they received another offer near ours and at the end, the property didn't sell.Construction costs are high.

OK, I would urge you to be very, very careful here...Certain operating expenses are paid monthly from lender escrow, so it's easy to assume that any costs not paid this way are somehow "optional."

Quote from @Mica Moore: If you are not prepared, self management may cost you more than a good manager will charge.

Trying to figure out which one is good, bad, incompetent or effective is nerve racking.

The results will help us develop a more tailored and effective rent-to-own program that addresses the needs and challenges of today's real estate market.

The current low(er) cost of living compared to other markets and lower entry points make it very attractive.

How much is the landscaping cleanup going to realistically cost?

not positive but ballpark guess not sure how much those cost yet... but im using the 70% formula so   364,080 x 70% - 30k (repairs) - 8,500(whoelsale fee) and i get $216,356 as my (MAO).