The total cost to the seller was $27,500 in PA 2-3 years ago.It helped in my case that a U&O certificate required a passing sewer inspection.

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Additionally, you might want to consider working closely with your local Public Housing Authority (PHA) to screen applicants more thoroughly or negotiate higher payment standards for better tenant placements.PS: Something that may help you: Baltimore recently passed the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA), which aims to strengthen renters' rights and provide better engagement between landlords and tenants.

How have you brokers got your first deal after getting your certification or what were the first steps after passing your exam?

You want to make sure your operating agreement addresses your estate plan and how you want your membership treated when you pass.

You could split the bill each month and pass it on to the tenants but that's just one more thing to deal with.

If you are interested in coming out, I can send out a guest pass. 

In our MTRs, we've really seen a lot of success with renting to construction crews passing through our neck of the woods. 

Also you have to constantly look for customers and you competing with highly competitive hard money lenders.Lendng under $50k is great idea because most HML don't do loans less then 100k.So I found that traditional real estate is much more passive and easier but I still be interested in private lending on a deal to deal basis I such deal falls into my inbox and it passes all check and balances. 

At the end of the day when property taxes and insurance go up, those costs get passed along to the tenant in the form of higher rent