If they haven't already, ask both of them to provide a detailed scope of work and then compare pricing based on the scope they provide.

These programs often assert to guide you step-by-step through the process, provide assistance with funding, and connect you with contractors.

What some people on BP don't seem to understand is to stop making the assumption that everyone is not working their best at thisif you have to provide negative comments or any sort of negativity when providing advice, then advice or recommendations shouldn't be your fortéAs i mentioned before.

Most property management companies are licensed realtors with extensive experience working with investors and providing valuable insights into their local market.

There is some really great landlord software out there that also provide really great support.

In the latter case, I would still use QB to enter info provided by the 3P servicer and to maintain my general ledger for the lending business.

The biggest challenge seems to be finding lenders that offer these loan products which is where I’m looking for help from the community with recommended lenders that serve Texas.The Fannie Mae (or Freddie Mac) options are preferred over FHA purely because of the (perhaps perceived) limit on renovation funds that the FHA option provides.

When your a housing provider where good decent people want to live, well the rest just has a way of taking care of itself, it really does. 

Below is a link to the rent assistance program in Canton, Ohio; I would collect the current rent from the family and then provide them with this resource for help with future payments. 

I feel this gives me the flexibility to find the right solution for my client and not just sell what my bank offers.I'll also throw in my 2 cents on common differences I've seen in my career:CDFIs - Because of their subsidized financing structure, they have the ability to be a low cost lender (and sometimes provide grants).