For each line-item, you can get an idea of the material cost by visiting your local big box store, building supply shop, online retailer or talking to other investors. 

Think about it like car shopping, you just want prices of comparable cars so you go to the dealer right?

I'm starting in on the task of Christmas shopping, and looking for good books for one family member.

I love to talk shop with other members who are investing their own time into similar interest.  

High Police presence - The Police in these areas are not sitting around at the coffee shop...they’re BUSY.Low to moderate rents - In these areas it’s tough to get over $700 per month.

The home was previously a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, with a three car detached garage, a shop on the back, and an open front shed on 4.3 sub dividable acres. 

. $1k a month is 300% more than that... seems way too high.I'm sure you've shopped the price around to other companies.

It's not college ghetto but my city does have a big student body (5+ colleges, and a university).

@Rich WahlHave you shopped around for a real estate attorney?

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