@Melissa NevichGo to IREM.org search for ARM certified property managers.

How best to seek one out without charging an arm and a leg for simple phone calls, etc.?

@Tom HunterTo find a good PM and possibly a deal go to IREM.org search for ARM certified property managers.

The three approaches to value used in residential appraisal are focused on arms length transactions between two parties of sound minds.

Well actually my goal is two analyses a day, not really a truckload, but I do feel I'm arming myself properly.

The 2nd mortgage will be a HELOC ARM at a higher rate, but that 80% majority shouldn't be too far off normal.  

There are limited places in the overall market where investors can make returns so even a single digit return on a property is better than a bank's alternative.  

@Ashley WolfeGoogle the property name and address see what pops up.To find out about an areas go to IREM.org search for ARM certified property managers.

I have seen it all. and if it was not for me back stopping these arm chair rehabbers there would be carnage and a lot more blood in the water. your concept is good but I think its wishful thinking for all but the most experienced.. and not a model someone new to the business can just go out and create.. they just don't know what they don't know..

While a sibling can loan your IRA LLC money as they are not consider a related under the prohibits transactions, but it has to be an arms length transaction, basically rates and terms a completely un-related party.