And I've been warned from other realtors that if I have a buyer rep agreement, I'll get cut out.

Del hired Brad and sent him to Dallas to open their DFW office. 

Your current title company did what you hired them to do.

Here’s why and what alternatives might exist:Real Estate Syndication or Fund: Invest in funds that generate passive rental income, which can offset Schedule E losses.Real Estate Professional (REPS): Qualify for REPS to reclassify rental losses as non-passive, allowing them to offset active income.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Most states allow you to hire your own adjustor to come up with your own damage amount and then argue with the insurance company about.The insurance company will want to see the signed lease, proof of funds the tenant paid and confirmation the utilities were on and preferably in the tenant's name.

In addition to their standard updates, I appreciate the regular calls with a supervisor to address any issues with our rep and make sure everything is on track.They've managed several of my properties, and while there were occasional maintenance costs, I felt they were reasonable and necessary to keep the properties in good shape and avoid bigger issues down the line.

Hiring girls from hooters to be their "fakerouge". 

If you're going to hire an attorney might as well just start with their lease and not have them review someone else's document.

The best way to approach these connections is google research, connect with people on Facebook groups and other forums, know people, have an airbnb listing, or hire an MTR manager that already has the connections...is pretty much all you can do.Would love to connect more with you, and plug you into our military network to help you out!

The rental is currently managed by my husband and I and I do the paperwork and lease etc, and hire contractors or husband does light repairs.