1) We make sure backside funds are confirmed at title before we initiate frontside wire.2) Our agreement that we get the wholesaler to sign essentially would allow us to secure a loan against the property if for whatever reason there was an issue (as never happened).3) We generally insist that both the A-B and the B-C contract are at the same title company.

  $120 per month- A market; $90 B market; $70 C market. 

@Joe Gettler, I don't have great data b/c she just helped them for a couple of months, but I think it's just under $4K a month for a nice 2 bedroom in a good location.

@Bill B., it's probably irrelevant because of Dave's point, but curious to understand what you're saying. 

@Josue RamosRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

.: Thanks, Dan, but that's not helpful since it (a) involved a car, not an investment property, and (b) wasn't even used.The advice from almost every investor is to protect your investments with an LLC or umbrella insurance.

Recently had a conversation with an MLO who had their license with Company A (NMLS regulated) and then on the side, this person conducted commercial-only business loan-related activity by starting their own LLC (company B) in the states where no mortgage licenses are required.

I'm looking at Class B properties in up-and-coming neighborhoods and plan to self-manage once I relocate.  

@Anthony Sigala that "Rule" was created for mostly Class B properties BEFORE the Great RE Crash of 2008-2010.Values after the Crash dropped so much, that it could also be used for Class A rentals.Values are now more than their pre-crash highs, so the rule now only applies to Class B & C rentals.How are you identifying Class B & C submarkets in your area, so you can properly apply the rule to the right rentals?

Quote from @David B.: Hi all,I have to move back to Los Angeles in the near future and I’m interested in purchasing something I can add value to and exit within a few years.