Never pay an upfront fee.You didn’t mention your state but understand that with little exception, an NMLS registration is only required for consumer-purpose loans.

This is my first post so forgive me if this wasn't the correct forum to post this question. 

@David Lewis I recommend reading “Long-Distance Real Estate Investing: How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties” - I found it to be very helpful when I got started investing 2.5 years ago.

You can make sure her will states you would inherit it, but it's risky because wills can be changed at any time.3. 

Thanks everyone for posting yall's progress.

But all interpret their own states foreclosure laws.

The post i was replying to implied a serious crime rate in CA cities.  

I don't know the answers on taxes, but New Jersey is the densest state in America.

I'd estimate that there are less than 1,000 legitimate, or "professional" wholesalers, in the United States of America, as defined by individuals who make $100K flipping contracts, and collecting assignment fees, in any form, and who have made that amount of income more than 3 years in a row.

Occasionally I catch some cleanliness issued that I am not satisfied with which I believe is due to variability in attention to detail between people on their crew, or lack of training and familiarity with my property.I've seen mentions of the value of post cleaning pictures from hosts on other forums.