Contrary to what was stated in a previous response, brokers don't all charge points.

Blue Gate Capital Never Charges Any Upfront Fees, Our Clients Pay AMCs or Appraisal Companies Directly.

For a good tenant that has paid on time and was keeping the place in good clean condition I probably would have just eaten the charge.

Maybe charges $100 or less. 

I fund their deals 100% they make money I charge nothing up front I only make money when they make money we get paid the same day off of the HUDs..

But right now, it's my understanding that Texas has given a little more time on the requirements.Be happy to assist you...and the price is right...LOL, I don't charge any fee!

I personally concur .. they charge 6k to join the club they bring in folks who have no experience and set them lose.. with so called training..

Our Fourplex 100% ownership strategy has evolved over time, and based on feedback from William and others, we now charge a 20% down payment, instead of 30%.Secondly, we now pay the investor interest on the down payment, as a discount on the final price.

The brother and his son had been living in the house, free of charge, for years, and were gaming the system.

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