We draft the jobs ourselves, GC the jobs ourselves, avoid financing whenever possible, and I handle the listing as a licensed real estate agent, so we're collecting all the profit that can possibly be had on each job (aside from the fact that we try to not self-perform too much and mostly sub out the work).

The only fees I incur are non-guest related repairs which Avantstay handles and the vendors they use are reasonable on cost. 

It simplifies the process since Zillow handles credit, income, and background checks for a small fee paid by the applicant.Background Check Services: If you prefer not to use Zillow, consider using services like MySmartMove or RentSpree.

Hey Johann, having someone handle snow removal on a rowhouse in Jeresy City can be trickier than folks realize.

@Dustin Horner you should be contracting maintenance work and creating a preferred list of vendors as @Phillip Austin has recommended.The first person you hire to help you should be to handle what you LEAST like to do yourself or has the greatest time savings for you!

Over time, we have developed systems to handle these situations as effectively as possible.

In this case, you would draft an operating agreement that specifies each partner's role—your friend providing the cash and you handling the rehab and management—and that profits and ownership are split evenly.

Q has handled it manfully, with gratitude (“it could always be worse”) and attitude.

Another thing is the insurance is sent to the bank from your insurance provider and the seller should never be needed as long as the documentation has been completed correctly.This is why you must vet the law and title office you are closing with to make sure they know how to handle these transactions. 

@Alexandra Cernasov You might want to check Martindale's peer reviews of Aaron Thalwitzer, Esq before you hire him from Cocoa Beach to handle a case in Marion County. https://www.martindale.com/organization/gordon-thalwitzer-at...