hard money is typically: some amount down + points to get the loan + interest to service itso if purchase price is $325K, you might be able to get 10-15% down from your own cash + the HML for the restit's not clear from your post what is going where

Looked at salt water but found as the above posts discuss, there wasn't in actuality, less maintenance (just a different set of issues) and end of day, chlorine was still being used (even if a smaller amount).

I really wish BP does a better job at monitoring scamming post like this. 

Keep us posted, thanks Griffin! 

Please be careful with your posts.

Appreciate the feedback, checked out your post and yeah I've had similar with roommates in the past.

I have actually changed directions with my investing since I posted that a year ago.

A PMC is the ONLY one that will deal daily with your property.Here's some copy & paste advice on hwo to screen PMCs:Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Quote from @Joey Backs: Hi all, first post here!

Hopefully, some of the lenders posting here can address that challenge...