Their main sales pitch is that they will teach you how to make more money by charging your investors double the industry average acquisition fee.  

Quote from @Jeff Calcaterra: We have a potential tenant new to the area who has gone through a paid background check, signed a background check authorization form, sent us a LinkedIn profile, sent an offer letter and says he is willing to send us paycheck stubs, but says he doesn't want us to call HR to verify employment because he is supposed to have found housing already.

The plan is indeed to house-hack.

@Collin StewartSince you're PCSing to Columbia, SC, and have VA loan entitlement remaining, house hacking a small multifamily with a VA loan is a strong option since it requires zero down.

Quote from @TC Scott: When selling a house as you know the fees typically come from the seller's net proceeds (commission, closing costs etc.).

Nice situation where talking to a neighbor resulted in the purchase of a house! 

With the current downturn in the Canadian housing market, I'm curious if anyone is currently investing in the Toronto or Niagara Falls areas, or any other markets in Ontario that might present good opportunities.

Hi Benjamin,Start by reaching out to relocation companies, insurance housing providers, and major employers in the area who may need temporary housing for executives or displaced employees.

Typical inner city early 1900’s Akron house.

I found an area I felt comfortable living in and I bought a house with an FHA loan.