Look for people who have specific catalysts and are pulling their hair out, preferably in big clumps.Don't show up with hair spray and brushes.

These companies never hold IRA funds or process transactions.Assets that are more static in nature can be effectively served by an account with a custodian.  

After reading through this thread... and I have no idea what BP hole I fell into that lead me here, all I can think of is that old saying, "87% of all statics are completely made up."

Unfortunately I feel like I keep getting brushed aside since "that's not what all the pro-HELOC people are saying".  

Every investor should read it and have a copy handy to brush up on if needed.

The lease also indicated and was agreed to that they would keep the property clear of brush and weeds around the home as it's a major fire hazard in the middle of the woods.  

I have two cats and even though the cats are brushed to remove excess fur, every day the floors are cleaned of fur. 

And don't believe them when they brush off your concerns about these fees. 

Get the Nolo Landlord book, has all the docs you need, along with an excel spreadsheet to track your costs should be all you need.Also, start brushing up on your states eviction policies, you will need it later...

At this point that is irrelevant, you don't need to change your brand new brushed nickel door hardware and painting a brand new, PT deck is not going to bring a buyer either.