Collections agencies typically take 30-50% of what they collect. 50-70% of something is better then 100% of nothing IMO.  

To answer your first question, since we warranty the purchase price less payments received, our performance warranty is only applicable until an investor's investment principle is no longer at risk (which is typically for the first 4 to 7 years from when they purchased a re-performing note).

I'll typically pay to "boost" the listing on Facebook to get more exposure, which has proven to be worth the $5-$15. 

I am typically on top of things where I do not let anything sit when the City review comments come back.

But these do have drawbacks, typically in lower LTV, prepayment penalties, etc.  

Typically financing for investment properties are difficult if it's irrevocable.

Transferring a 1031 exchange property into an LLC shortly after purchase typically won’t trigger immediate tax consequences for your wife if the LLC is a disregarded entity, as you file jointly.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Balance Sheet can show how much was a building was purchases for, how much principal loan is still outstanding, how much is in escrow and how much is in tenant security liability, Construction typically in the long-term development are put in the balance sheet and not P&L.Most investors are doing multiple type of real estate, not just rental.

Spousal Signature Requirement: Typically, lenders require both spouses to sign the HELOC agreement if the property is jointly owned.

Most investor deals are traded off-market, and the brokers/investors/agents that gatekeep them typically will trade with only their circle as it's a form of doing repeat business with the folks they already know and trust.