We generally stay away from California because of regulatory issues.We know who we are and what we are good at: we’re out-of-town but highly engaged real estate investors who know how to pencil deals, structure deals and package deals to raise capital.

One of the things a competent mortgage broker could do is help potential buyers package their loan request/application in a manner that would have a higher likelihood to being accepted above, and beyond if the buyer tried to do it on their own. 

Depending on which package you buy, it'll come with multiple sensors, a camera and an audible alarm. 

Over the last 16+ years of working with investors and property managers, I have encountered only two with this skill.You can identify a tenant segment with a high concentration of reliable people through property manager interviews.

If you're working with an agent, some brokerages also provide this as part of their marketing package.

These are just 2 examples of what I have encountered as I search for answers.

DST are heavy fee laden because of the way the companies have to package and sell them to make money.Some of my clients instead might look at zero cash flow properties with pay down/re-advance features where they put a nominal amount in for equity requirement say 15 to 20%.

The issue I often encounter with this line of thinking is that investors frequently fail to consult their lender about what is permissible.

Usually most franchise models in other business environments have the whole package.

This allows you to show your ad again (at a fraction of the cost of search keyword clicks) and “remarket” to visitors who stopped by your site but didn’t convert.Remarketing is a great way to boost conversions and create the impression that your brand is “everywhere” online.And if a seller is processing various investors he is talking with, he may be swayed again to leave his details if he encounters your site again.