I could easily see a nice 3/2 cash flowing more than if it was split into two smaller units like a 2/1 and a 1/1.  

So, for what it's worth, it's definitely not "scratch proof" but the fake hand-scraping gives enough variation where it doesn't stand out and is easily repaired.

First buyer incentives could make or break the deal if I purchased in LA so I'm not so sure I want to give that up so easily.

The columns are free-span, tilt-up and seated into the collar by pinning to the footer.

Looks like you could easily be into a house worth, at most, $269K for $285-290K.

I make it regular practice to teach my sellers about seller carry options and find out what their bottom line is for downpayments, who can more easily carry for a buyer as opposed to massive downpayments.

Even if you are getting the place "Wicked Cheap" (As we say in the local vernacular) that number for a 6% commission and a 30 day hold can EASILY exceed $10K.

They have to scan a sheet that they have at all the registers and you can get 5% off easily from every purchase.

Property tax is known to be about $206/month, insurance $67/month.I also found out the HOA fees are $300/year.I think I can get tenants into this place pretty easily to rent for maybe $1100 to $1200/monthWhat do you guys think?

I know some people use "sweep" accounts, where the deposit account (where the tenant can easily "see" the account number) is used as a temporary money store... only until the rent is pulled into an operating account (tenant doesn't see that account) by the property owner.