Upfront fees, super low rates ,  any amount of funds, just need you name and simple information dead give always.To be quite honest it is common sense when you see these guys who are complete scam artist.Alex

I was thinking just borrowing from family members (maybe at 8 to 10%), no paper work and keeping the money in the family. :)  HOWEVER, today Bank of America called me and offered me HELOC at 2.2% for the first year... my eyes just opened, why didn't I think of this?

If they steal it from there then it's a police matter and when they are found in possession of the goods it's theft clean and simple.

The way this is being presented leads me to believe that you haven't gotten a look at the actuals yet and the owner just gave you a piece of paper with these numbers.  

It's a simple statement that the note has been satisfied. 

I usually find cash buyers to assign my wholesale agreements so collecting assignment fee is simple. 

If I am doing simple repairs, no structural changes and simple cosmetic upgrades, do we need to account for these aforementioned fees in my rehab budget?

Simple answer is to go to your local REIA and talk to some of the local wholesalers.

I try to keep everything as simple as possible.  

Turnkey is an excellent method to invest in Real Estate, it is important to understand your goals and strategy, then drill down the true meaning of turnkey for you, we can begin with:"Turnkey in simple terms means - a completed product or service that is ready for immediate use.