I absolutely agree with manually checking the competitions pricing.

I completely agree with @Ashish Acharya's points about the cost-effectiveness of a HELOC and the potential credit implications if it’s secured by your primary residence.

Thanks for sharing more details - we do agree that the PMC seems to be lacking in performing their services. 

I can definitely see how going 100 miles south towards San Diego can give me greater perspective into out of state flips.I can agree to disagree that the best contractors are not found on yelp.

We have notified the current PMC of termination, and the company has agreed to work with us to come to an amicable resolution on open issues.

I agree regarding turnkey solutions.

Aloha is the only name that shows up in the public record as owner of the loan.Wrt whole notes, ownership of the note and mortgage/DOT is transferred to the investor via an assignment and allonge.I agree w/ @Jay Hinrichs, a 100% secured interest in the loan is safest.I haven't invested with them yet, still considering.

@Robert MedinaI agree with @JD Martin that you’re in a strong position with $600/month cash flow and a solid equity base.

So anyway one can pay the  20k and get some basic theoretical knowledge but one should be realistic this is a big cash up front business.. your not going to find consultants doing this work on the come.  100% agree.

I agree with Greg.