You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

Yes several investors offer fixed second loan and heloc programs including one 100% online with no appraisal required, disbursement in 5-7 days. 

You need an attorney.HELOCs are mostly an online application but because you state is a small local bank I GUESS Mom went in person and applied with a teller or the manager.

@Cory WaldronStarting real estate investing requires finding a mentor, networking with professionals, building a team, and educating yourself through books, podcasts, and online courses.

I’m just trying to learn how to do it online via Zillow and Redfin just to get my feet wet.

Another thought - When purchasing HVACs, roofs, tree removal, siding, etc. you can very easily pay "retail" (just look for the biggest ad campaigns online) or you can save 30-50% by being your own GC and finding or going to the crews directly.

I am highly competitive and I have been looking at RowPro which allows your to race others online...I figured that ought to get my *** rowing hard.

I was going to say On DMonte, which is listed, aside from keep dropping price, all the way to break-even point (mortgage balance) eventually there isn't much else you can do, but I just saw its showing pending online... so did you manage to get it in escrow?  

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I specifically need really user friendly accounting features (including ability to sync with quickbooks and print checks directly from the site/software), customizable online application, and online rent-pay as an option (hopefully with free or very cheap ACH).