Cuz they are basically harassing calling me multiple times a day to ask for a tour

That should be basic due diligence for any agent.

On top of that the annual filing is $1200 for the basic filing and them more for any additional activities. 

i assume with age, deferred maintenance, old appliances, basically time machine when they went into retirement, thats all good. 

Basically more leverage to generate interest.

You're really going basic on your "profit" calculations.

To stay safe in DC, you absolutely need your Basic Business License (BBL) and a lease that includes the DC Tenant Bill of Rights, Lead Disclosure, and your Rent Control Exemption status. 

This is just a basic rundown.

It’s basically an inflated version of paying 5-10% over ask and then asking the seller to cover that much in closing costs/repairs?

I only move forward with prospects who meet my basic criteria—income requirements, minimum credit score, and no prior evictions.