Otherwise I would just check to make sure the company is legit by looking them up online.

I have a considerable gain from my CA flip, if it sells/ My choices are 1) Just pay the cap gains tax and get to freely do what I want with the liquid funds. 2) 1031 Out of state and file the FTB 3840 forever.I'm just getting started and made sacrifices to get this deal going.

I'd like some true feedback from current users as there's not a lot of review to be found online.

I like the idea of starting local since I know the Miami Beach area well, and buying a studio like the one I’m renting feels like a safe first step, so I’ve been looking at similar properties to what I currently rent online and running numbers.

Branson MO is a very popular choice for both LTR and STR market with lower median price points and consistently draws over 9 million visitors.

While the interest rate might be higher, you eliminate the risk of needing to refinance or sell later, making it a safer option if your goal is to hold the property long-term without any financial uncertainty.If maximizing cash flow now is a priority and you're comfortable managing the future refinancing risk, owner financing with a balloon could be the better choice.

Good choices!

Obeying rules because you think you should is not the same as making moral choices.

Unless you have a LURA recorded on the property you can take Sec 8 tenants at any time, your choice. 

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