Does anyone know if this individual needs to be a W2 or can I hire on a 1099?

They can't assess all the subjective data like overall layout, view from the living room window, the dogs next door that bark all day, the width of doorways, size of individual rooms, quality of kitchen cabinets and appliances, etc.The best thing to do is study your market regularly.

If a cash out refinance, many lenders will allow the cash out to satisfy the reserves requirement.DSCR lenders generally let you vest either individually or as an LLC.

You can run one-off searches for phone numbers and email addresses, and they often have promos for new users.Spokeo for Professionals: While not specifically real estate-focused, it’s a reliable option for finding contact info for individual property owners, especially for one-off searches.Forewarn: This is great for verifying contact details and gives a bit more intel on leads.

When an individual landlord prices their rental, they do based on what the other ones in the neighborhood have rented for. 

And if you go under contract as an individual, can you then JV with another investor or is it too late?

It targets individuals who understand the risks and rewards of income-based investments, rather than traditional property ownership.4.

I believe sometimes a bad experience is more reflective of the individual than the company. 

Yes - it is far more work than a silent investor in a syndication... but I want the control, so find it personally more rewarding.  

I reached out to the individual marketing the deal to schedule a property viewing, but they’re asking for proof of funds (which I expected) and a signed purchase agreement or LOI.Is this normal?