Those are generally at least 1 of the following:1) Where they currently live2) Where they grew up3) Where they currently have family/friends living (if not included in #1 or #2)4) And as a last resort, an area where they like to travel/vacation frequently

They do not like doing these complex forms and charge quite a bit for them.

Are you looking to invest in real estate to gain passive income or are you wanting to buy a real estate business and be in charge of operations? 

I see 3 days ago a charge for a whopping $390 was charged from BiggerPockets to my card.

It was pretty upsetting the PM didn't do a good job communicating to the plumber the washer install is tenant's responsibility, nor did they do a good job explaining what happened to cause a 6-hour job at $1100, or try to lower it before charging me.

Quote from @Bruce Schussler: A lot of Podcasts and Youtuber's say to cash-out refinance to keep rents balanced with payment; (PITI) then use those funds strategically to re-invest either in more real estate or just put into a high interest bearing account or money market account...Here's some of my thoughts and comparisons;Cash-out refinance with new loan so rents balance with payment:- The cash-out refinance is 100% tax free- The funds can be put into a money-market account off-setting a portion of the interest charge of loan- The loan balance gets eventually destroyed by inflation- The liquid cash eventually gets destroyed by inflation - The interest on the new loan can be deducted from the rent income- The refinance costs are 3-4% of the total- There is less equity in the property and LLC that can be attached in case of a lawsuit- The break-even on cash-out refinance with current interest costs on the new loan is around 12 years Vs.Paid-off property with positive cash flow:- The positive rent income is 100% taxable minus only depreciation and property tax- There is more equity in the property and LLC that can be attached with a lawsuit- The break even is not until after 12 years at today's interest rates- There is a rate risk in today's inflationary environment where interest rates on bonds keep rising*It appears to me that the cash-out refi is in the best interest for a property investor; (Dave Ramsey would strongly disagree!)

The folks that do that work know what they can charge since your basically captive  IE the house wont work with out a new line.

I'm collecting more evidence from this lender and already connecting even more incriminating evidence and adding on more charges to these guys.If you or someone you know has EVER worked with any of these names, please reach out to me incase what you have might seriously help out my case and save other lenders, other attorneys, other regular people etc from being screwed. 

I noticed 2 of the GCs I frequently worked with don't show their licenses as well.

If they are charging you an upfront fee, they are more than likely not legitimate.