Other's are cautious to share their resources so they dont burn bridges if things go south with a referred investor.

My experiences were a couple of years ago and I was originally told the appraisal had been assigned and the rate would be $780 but then later I was told that appraiser was cancelled and they'd found someone else who it was assigned it for $935.

I have used owner finance and hard money mostly to build my portfolio but need some institutional refi in the future.I'm also thinking about how this affects taxes, insurance.Thanks in advance for sharing your opinions!

The license doesn't cost more, the service and quality does.And a note on that cost, in my experience hiring contractors, only a small percentage of the cost savings was due to finding the right guy who is willing to work for less.

If experience is your concern, you can easily partner up with another experienced investor in your area to help balance the risk out. 

Hi all! Happy InvestingWondering if anyone has worked with Total Quality Lending? Talking with one of their reps today, but wanted to also crowd source some info here : ) Thanks!

Hi Steven,It sounds like you and your wife, Renee, have a wealth of experience in the real estate and construction fields, which is a great foundation for starting your real estate investing business.Given your background in residential remodeling and home inspections, and Renee's experience as a real estate agent, you're off to a strong start.

Best of luck as you take the next steps, and feel free to share updates or ask more questions!

It’s also an excellent opportunity to gain property management experience.

It's always inspiring to see fellow real estate professionals who are passionate about learning and sharing insights.Phoenix is a vibrant market with plenty of opportunities.