These firms with large online presences use fear mongering techniques to sell services without ever fully explaining how their entity structures actually benefit the client.

It’s not necessary to stay local for these services as long as you have online bank statements or a solid way to get them to the bookkeeper.

Your goal is to get a tenant who can navigate an online portal for maintenance request and paying rent online.   

When it was all said and done I still ended up being able to pull about 5 to 10k more out of it than I put into it.Current mortgage including taxes and insurance is $1,519 and it's currently rented for $2,546/month.Yes, you can buy a house at auction that you then flip and sell for market value.And yes, I have participated in online auctions.

Hey Peter, After working with several PMs I decided to manage myself using the online tools.

If you own several apartment buildings your best interest might be to speak with a asset protection attorney versus asking questions online of just anyone who might respond.Good Luck!

I could have just done this online.2.

If a large investment company wins an auction, SB1079 typically gives you the chance to step in and match the bid within 40+ days.Check your local treasurer and tax collector’s websites—they usually list upcoming online and in-person foreclosure auctions.Hope this helps! 

Quote from @Bradley Buxton: @Ryan KinoshitaI've used bluevine and there are some downsides to a online only bank.

After a quick drive by of the property and some online research, I submitted my offer and it was executed by lunchtime.