@Sakib KhanRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

If it was being done on purpose they would do it just before check out and probably put something worth less than a vape.

I'll definitely look into the book by Pace Morby and check out his YouTube channel and Facebook group.

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If it is something other than that, then yes, the engagement fee is absolutely standard.

I did try my local banks but will check to see if there are any I missed. 

Check them out at BiggerPockets.com/equitytrustAre they any specific features that are most important to you in a self-directed IRA provider?

Thanks for the tip Matthew, I'll check Boulder, CO .

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