To give you an idea, things like origination fee or discount points will be paid to your lender, closing fee will be paid to the title company, commissions will be paid to the agents, document prep fee may be paid to an outside attorney, etc.

I called on mine and i found out that the previous owner had a discount on his taxes for being a veteran.  

My question is...do I add the 10k to my real estate investment goals or do I throw it at the college loan to make a deep cut into the principal and free myself from monthly debt?

Result slow sales and large discount in home values.Be sure to know your market before jumping in!

Is this something that comes with economies of scale - more properties = better discounts with insurance, etc?

We need input:   Our renter has requested to extend their lease by one year in exchange for a discount--they noticed rents in the area have decreased.

Those numbers you see, the 3.375% in this case, is how many discount points it would take to hold constant your interest rate.

Moreover, performing notes do not give you a great deal of a discount for the very reason that I mentioned above, they offer safety with passive and steady income.

Don't discount your time!

The more units you have, the bigger discount you can get though.Repairs & Maintenance (10% rental income) 10% is a solid amount.Utilities ($75 water / month / unit + $25 trash)Call the local utility provider and ask them for an the average water bill amountLawn care (estimated $100 / month x 6 months)$100 per month is way too much if you're buying a duplex.