Good Job!

A good question.

Is there a good book or post/podcast to help me figure out the best strategy for my goals?

I don't think that putting price tags on various damages is a good idea.

Good luck!

I thought the seller and buyers broker split the commission.It is a new way of framing the agency relationship as of 1/1/24 due to the changes happening nationwide.In practice, most sellers are still paying buyer agent commissions as it is a good business decision to do so. 

Now the main question is what is a good price for agents?

This may be a good start. 

I am looking for a value add type of property where I can get a good return.

I always say, no good deed goes unpunished; meaning “letting” tenants just move a few things in, now makes you liable for their belongings if something were to happen i.e. flood, robbery, fire etc… AND those things can and do happen, then their renters insurance probably doesn’t start until the 1st of September and you said their lease doesn’t start until the 1st of September.Do the right thing, refund back the previous tenant IF the new tenants move in early, and also change the lease date and the new tenants need to pay from that date.