Here you should get your agent to spell out what is covered on one of these forms to see if it is acceptable to you. 

Quote from @David Pulido: Talk to a few lenders to confirm, but I'm pretty sure lenders are forbidden from paying or accepting referral fees.

Short answer: STR and REPS are TWO DIFFERENT tests, unrelated to one another. 

It's the best way to test what you like and don't like in a low risk environment.Once you've done this, you'll probably have even more saved up and experience to make you more confident in choosing a direction.If you decide to just dive into one of these markets and strategies, I'd recommend focusing on your personality, goals (cash flow first or something else) and how much time you have.

If they don't accept the offer in writing, it's off the table and they fulfill their lease.3.

Anyone who accepts a hey, let's get coffee post is going to pitch you something.

Living in Southern California makes it rather easy to lean towards investing in affordable turn-key properties that actually cash-flow with acceptable rates of return.We would be happy to connect you with some of our clients Edgar.  

Once you have a shortlist, sign up for an account with each one and test them extensively to see how they function.

For example, I mention that every adult must pay a $30 application fee, pass my credit/criminal background, make a combined income of 3x the rent, and whether or not the property accepts pets.

Illinois is poised to become the 7th state to require us to accept credit checks from applicants.