The host is based out of Boston!

I am looking into more cost friendly options as I am paying for a registered agent service. 

You can not charge anything extra for a service animal.

But these days, it’s hard to find decent properties where the numbers work as far as covering the debt service with rental income. 

Also I would love to connect with hosts and investors in the Austin, TX area :) 1.

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

After I learnt what I had to by making mistakes, hosting open houses, and closing a few deals - I switched to another brokerage that dealt mainly with offmarket properties and investors (both residential and commercial). 

Yes use a servicer like FCI or Madison management or others.

It may sound funny to pay a 1031 exchange service to simply receive money for you and spend it for you, but it is essential. 

Hourly rates can range from $150 to $500 per hour, depending on the lawyer’s experience and the complexity of the documents.In New Jersey/Delaware Valley, the rates can be on the higher end due to the higher cost of legal services in these areas, with some attorneys charging upwards of $300 to $500 per hour.In areas with a lower cost of living, such as rural locations or states with a lower overall legal rate, the costs can be lower.It’s best to shop around and get quotes from a few attorneys familiar with private lending and real estate transactions.