LENDBASE has the following feesConventional:1% origination fee$500 doc fee (est)Title Work TBDAppraisal $2000-$3000Environmental $0-$2000 (depending on search) Which all seem pretty normal, but FIRST they require you pay them up front $4,000.00 to start brokering loans, it’s their "non-refundable engagement fee.”Has anyone ever heard of this ever?

Make the start date of the lease contingent and effective upon closing. 

As a beginner investor based in the Seattle metro area, I'm eager to learn from your experiences and share my journey as I get started in this field.My current strategy is to focus on live-and-flip for the first three deals (looking for my second deal) to gain hands-on experience while building equity and learning the ins and outs of renovation and the local market. 

Happy you joined the party.. how soon do you plan to start crunching numbers on a potential deal?

Setting up direct bookings is a great way to save on fees, but you’re right—it requires extra effort to ensure everything runs smoothly.For vetting guests, start by asking a few questions when they inquire, like the purpose of their stay, how many people will be there, and if they’ve stayed in short-term rentals before.

Hi everyone,I’m new to the U.S. and excited to start my real estate journey!

Hello everybody! I am a teacher by trade, but I am looking to get into real estate since I've been interested in it for years. Right now, I am not as interested in investing as I am in helping another investor in orde...

I’ve been dreaming the last few years of starting an event venue, something for weddings, gatherings, etc., preferably with a great outdoor space.

I have a lot to learn and plan for so this is a great start.

@Chloe Salcedoi'd start with a house hack.