These firms with large online presences use fear mongering techniques to sell services without ever fully explaining how their entity structures actually benefit the client.

Quote from @Bradley Buxton: @Ryan KinoshitaI've used bluevine and there are some downsides to a online only bank.

When it was all said and done I still ended up being able to pull about 5 to 10k more out of it than I put into it.Current mortgage including taxes and insurance is $1,519 and it's currently rented for $2,546/month.Yes, you can buy a house at auction that you then flip and sell for market value.And yes, I have participated in online auctions.

Hey Peter, After working with several PMs I decided to manage myself using the online tools.

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

There are also online platforms that will handle managing security deposit compliance, refunds, etc. like rentable.com

This is my personal opinion, which probably won't be popular.If you are worried about the cost of hiring an attorney to create a proper operating agreement for your LLC, you probably don't need an LLC, and if you choose to use an online site to create an LLC, you probably get the protection you paid for.

After a quick drive by of the property and some online research, I submitted my offer and it was executed by lunchtime.

Any brokerage can be the right fit for you so long as you commit to taking initiative and putting in the work.By 'work', I mean income-producing activities (lead generation and follow-up) i.e. cold calling, door-knocking, contacting your sphere of influence, networking, hosting open houses, running online advertising, marketing (paper or online), or anything else that will get you in front of prospective clients.My first broker rarely answered my phone calls and by the time she responded, I'd often already have the answer I was looking for.

Many of these platforms integrate directly with QuickBooks Online, which I use for my clients.