In my acquaintance's experience, one of whom has triple digit number of loans being serviced by them they have produced quality and reliable results.FCI is another large, well known servicer used by many people in the industry.

Hello Ryan, these are some of the kinds of tasks I am thinking about for Boots on the Ground.Lockbox installationKey duplication, meeting locksmiths, digital lock code changesMeeting cleaners, landscapers, tradespeopleProperty walk-throughs via phone and/or video conferencingMove-in and move-out inspectionsPlacing signage on propertiesPhotos and videosScheduling contractors and tradespeople for vacant propertiesStatus reports on contractor/tradespeople progressProperty drive by

It's not to say that you can't lock something down with an FHA loan, but you have to be smart about your approach and be open to compromising.

In addition, the service is often less than stellar and you are locked in to their providers.

No Soft money is due to lock it up? 

PROS of this villa: Great tenant, villa has appreciated 100k in 5 years, low HOA fees, locked in a Low interest rate.

Sometimes, having a reliable tenant stick around long-term is more valuable than pushing for an extra $100 a month.

Of course I understand rates are changing too fast and rates are not guaranteed unless they are locked.

(Please don't construe any contact info I provide as an "endorsement" or "recommendation.")Regarding the company your inquiring about, I've come across the following links - for whatever their worth (they may or may not be reliable):https://getoutofdebt.org/46215/saen-higgins-switch...https://getoutofdebt.org/36930/are-wealth-without-risk-informercials-an-extension-of-john-beck-tax-lien-systems-challenged-by-ftcIt's unfortunate that there is often an inverse relationship between (a) the amount of marketing an education/guru company does and (b) the actual value of the services provided.The initial sale made by such companies are really part of getting unsuspecting consumers into a sales funnel that leads to selling the consumer an education course for $10,000's.

Susan, hopefully by now you've locked up a property or two and things are going well!