We have never had an issue using those services.We make sure to do initial vetting of our candidates and a showing before we have them apply to not waste their money unless we want to move forward. 

A little more info, I am doing a full cosmetic rehab on one of the units and a lighter one on the other but I am assuming if I am going to split the utilities I should do that prior to any rehab. 

And as others have posted, make sure you are using a good title an escrow company to facilitate this.

Fannie Mae will allow you to transfer the deed to an LLC if you decide to try to go the conventional route, but the loan would still be in your names and you'll need to pay a title company a second time post-closing to do this  for you. 3) I can't speak for the area so no comment there4) If you're self managing, make sure you find vendors you can trust in the area since you won't be able to easily verify if an HVAC guy, plumber, etc. is trying to rip you off and tell you to buy something you don't actually need. 5) Make sure you have clear alignment of goals and a clear operating agreement that spells out what to do if those goals start to not align in the future since you'll be jointly obligated to these properties. 

This kind of community is designed to attract certain individuals that share the same values for the outdoors, smaller living, and a healthy community. 

Not bad, especially considering it’ll take about 9 months for permits and a year for construction.Now, let’s say you decide to do a lot split with two 4,000-square-foot duplexes.

Close to the University of Virginia and a large research hospital.

There’s a ton of investment pouring in, job growth, and a growing demand for housing.

A lot of investors who succeed in EC know the tenant base very well and a lot of them self manage.

Nope......i heard of it on a podcast though.i actually have studied banking and economics for the last year and a half.