Generally, grouping allows you to count all your hours collectively toward the 500-hour threshold, simplifying the qualification process for multiple properties.

I do not want sales agents in my market to believe I am expecting a fee each time I purchase a property and go out of my way to make it known to the broker community that they will represent me and collect their fee if they bring me a deal.

I think the issue is going to be more on BP side of how do you collect and monitor this, and is it really worth it, or do you just ban someone for a month for first offense, 3 months for second and lifetime for 3rd...

I’d love to hear some perspectives from more experienced investors on what you think about the info below:$75k for a 5bd 3 ba manufactured home that rents out each room for $500/monthPros:Reliable tenant paymentsCheap purchase price relative to income generatedPotential for ~16% CoC ROICons:Long distance investment (requires property manager)Month-to-month leases per bedroom (& no deposits collected)Located in Utica, MS – not a thriving market for rentalsManufactured home – not sure this type of home will build equityUnsure what kind of tenants live here Hey Molly!

CA will want to collect the portion of the tax due while the property was in CA. 

The tax would come to what you collect for the rent!

If you elect a PPP shorter than 2-3 years in most cases, the lender is simply going to collect that fee A) upfront as points rather than as a PPP, or B) with yield, meaning a much higher rate.  

I used to collect them back in the 1980's.

The name of the game is collect monthly premiums and payout as little as possible.

This way they don't lapse out and close.Next thing is don't have anything go to collections.