His statements make particular sense in that space.For people who don't need income from their real estate now (because they have a 9-5 or other income or enough cash flow from other assets), cash flow is not always desirable.  

Admit it, newbies want simple, quick, money now and so long as they get advice that fits their desires, that is the advice they are inclined to take.

They must also use one of our approved painters or handymen to perform the painting and are responsible for the costs both to paint their desired colour and to return the space to our standard colour on move out.

Although this is illegal, even an open title is more desirable because he has possession and the seller is out of the picture!

I just don’t understand how that is a more desirable tenant.

Have a cover letter telling the next lender to contact you concerning the contract sale if they desire and that you will assist them as needed.

I know the pain of a growing family, a house that's upside down and the strong desire to move on to your forever home.

I would like to hear some insights from experienced landlords.

I currently own a duplex and a SFR as rentals. They were both very distressed properties that I rehabbed myself from the ground up, all new utilities, ...

My humble opinion is to hire someone for your web site preferably someone with an investor's background unless it is your desire to learn everything there is to learn.

I think the actual points and line items would vary by market, and we still tweak it (always between applicant batches) to get desired results.