Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

ACtive management locally is always better produce outcomes compare to "semi passive outsource" to OOS.

However, comparing San Francisco to St.

Some HML may be ok with desktop appraisal/BPO compared to a traditional lender.If you are doing renovation then the draw process i find private lenders to have more flexibility in regards to draws and number of draws. a HML is more convenient but you will pay for convenience. 

This will allow you to compare policies, although, from my experience, most companies offer very similar coverage.As for your 2nd question, 2 things I wish I had learned early on:- Explain the benefits of renter's insurance to all tenants and prospective tenants.

Expenses are extremely cheap for it as well compared to my other units. 

Hard money loans can facilitate faster closing times compared to traditional financing, allowing you to secure and renovate properties quickly.

I am now finding that our rates are comparable to those properties that don’t offer a golf cart.

I wasn't interested in investing at the time, but I did have a chance to talk to a local broker and remember the asking prices being shockingly high compared to what the locals make.

What are the drawbacks compared to a conventional loan?