Hello everyone, I am brand new to this website and looking forward to gaining some extra insights on property within the US and beyond ;) I started as a part-time Realtor with Keller Williams in Santa Barbara, Califor...

The name does not make it a scam or reputable, good or bad.Any organization, REIA, MeetUp, or otherwise reflects the character and personality of the people who run it; and by extension, the people who attend regularly.

Don't spend your time with other agents as a focus. 

I would look for an experienced agent of my own who understands what is standard for your market.

Meaning you can spend the time traveling to the market(As we did for 18 Months once per quarter) or you can seek a reputable operator in the market you want to invest in and leverage their team. 

That is in the contract as a deterrent to prevent an owner from using our services to find a high-quality resident and then moving the management, thereby hurting our reputation with the residential community. 

Will I be able to overcome it's reputation in getting mid term renters?

I follow the letter of the law( no matter how much I may not like it) that's part of my risk management and my reputation.

Yes, @Dave Van Horn is a great guy with an excellent track record and a stellar reputation.

Generally, most reputable lenders in this space won't have any significant surprises with terms and fees because they spell them out upfront in the applications that they provide before you move forward with the loan underwriting.5.