Should I take extra steps to verify their identity and legitimacy?

These are usually from personal connections we have made through the years and the investors usually want proof of experience to participate in any deals.Can you recommend any lenders in particular for SBLOC product?

The only extra pay for guests is the surf-rider.

Prepayment penalties- usually 1-5 year terms.

It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.

The updates they provide are bare bones and usually only come after I've reached out to them asking about the investment.

I usually like to start it shorter to be safe if I need to end the tenancy, but I know some people opt for the longer 14-15 month leases.

If you can come up with an extra 1.5% and finance with a conventional loan you have none of those downsides, a lower monthly payment and PMI only until you hit 20% equity

Going direct saves you and the seller money, giving you a lower cost to entry which helps all your numbers, but you have to put in the extra work to find that deal.

They're pre-finished RTA, and it's usually only ~$100-150 per cabinet to install.