carpet is always great for noise between apartments, too. 

If you have a bunch of invoices/receipts for one-time repairs (hot water heater is one time, cleaning a carpet is not) that line up with what you wrote off for "repairs," provide that as well, and in the future see if you can "depreciate" stuff instead of "repair" stuff.

I don't go for percentage, but if it's a simple flip (paint carpet countertops) I shoot for $15k. exterior work, damage repair etc I want $20-25k.

They might or might not have formal education, but they will have the practical experience in your area that will be invaluable. they know the local contractors, sources for carpet, etc. one more thing, I decided I liked the look of one of the investors interviewed on BP, so I followed him into his online class.

It is a common occurence in the transactions I am involved in for a unit to be vacant upon sale this is because the landlord wants to pick their own tenants like in your case or FHA financing requires the owner to live in a unit within 60 days of purchase and it is usually just cleaner to leave a unit vacant.Sure, you can probably back out because this happened, but its just unfortunate that you are going to have to give back what was I am assuming a good deal for you.

Seller is behind $12,400Balance Owed is $178,000ARV is $240,000Cosmetic Rehab $5500 (Paint/Carpet) Build in 2012

Cosmetic upgrade, including paint, flooring (3mm Vinyl Plank and carpet), updated bathrooms, painted kitchen cabinets and added Butcher Block countertops. 1 week on market and accepted a Full Price cash offer.Link to listing: www.PaulLeason.com/19001323 What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Being a fireman, carpenter, window cleaner or just walking to your car or driving has its own risks.  

Consider paying for a professional cleaner to really make the property shine.Staging, Staging, StagingThis is one of the most important ways you can make your property sell faster and be more appealing to buyers.

Consider paying for a professional cleaner to really make the property shine.