But there is no way I'm paying any broker or lender any up front fee for anything beyond that.I've paid the "application" or "doc prep" fees a few times on some blanket loan apps in the past that never made it all the way through.

I mainly liked Zillow because it works well as an app on my phone and iPad.

Chris,I'm replying to your post from the BP app, so I can't quote it and go back and forth without losing my reply thus far, but here it goes.

/ipad app to track asset management of appliances, roofs and heat and air on single family rental homes.

I do advise a higher sales price and lower interest for the average deal for a seller; however, for a buyer, higher interest, lower price is better.http://apps.irs.gov/app/picklist/list/federalRates.html

Not used to the iPad app yetAaron, thanks for your reply also.

My plan is to purchase a property, rent it, hold on to it and repeat until I have enough rentals to retire happily ever after.This is a great site/app to gain knowledge and learn from others.Thank you,Diane

I had also read that if you have the fee too low it can cause a problem so that's why I set the first app at $25.Dick - good point - I put questions about pets/smokers in the application, but sounds like you think it's better to just list anything that would be an automatic reject up front?

Scenario -

Lease Application for one tenant (checked by our realtor) - great employment history, rental history and credit score. No criminal background. Looked great on paper, and is why we went with this ...

Joe Gore Short Sales hurt credit - FICO.See http://www.myfico.com/crediteducation/questions/foreclosure-alternatives-fico-score.aspxIt is a foreclosure.It hurts your reputation and you have to sign on Govt employment apps you have been through a foreclosure.IRS You may owe money to the IRS http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/The-Mortgage-Forgiveness-Debt-Relief-Act-and-Debt-Cancellation-To avoid a short sale,-rent the property out,-sell on sub2,-sell on lease option,sometimes better than short sale.