I was interested in this type of deal because I was living in the area for another year and needed to build equity as well as dip my feet into the real estate market.

Discount Property Wholesalers, Real Property Network, and Coast 2 Coast House Buyers just to name a few.They can be a reliable source for off-market deals here in the Portland Oregon market.

Working in a busy property management company, I'm often asked for advice on camera and alarm systems, and in rougher neighborhoods sometimes it can be a toss-up on whether to keep a property boarded-up between showings. 

I would certainly check with a real estate lawyer in your state because the devil is in the details sometimes. 

They have a list of vendors that want to keep them happy because of all the business they do.

Jeffrey:I'm connected to a large group in Indy that focuses on buy & hold SF and apartment (commercial) residential real estate. 

I have noticed competitors charge as low as 10 to 15% but their quality isn't the best and then I have seen others charge 25 to 30% We remain in the middle and provide a small business experience with super host status.

I'm a real estate investor in other parts of the country but not NY due to the extremely high buy in price.

However, this is my 1st year in any form of real estate, so I am still learning and feeling my way through.

Appraisal fees should go to the appraiser, not to the lender.Legitimate real estate lenders always use neutral title, escrow, and closing attorneys, as appropriate for your region.