I had a great administrative assistant, smart as a whip, who worked for me full time for several years in a different industry.

Needless to say after a few emails back and forth, the scaim begain to unfold,, Red flags begain poping up, once he started asking for money for his consultant,,BELOW IS A COPY OF THE EMAIL HE SENT.I have spoken with the consultant, closing and administration cost will apply as here under stated. 

Such activities may already subject the seller to administrative penalties, civil liability, or criminal punishment, but significant obstacles under current law impede both the successful prosecution of bad actors and the recovery of civil damages on behalf of a victim.

We apply this instant savings to the entire job cost - which includes material, installation, and administrative services for facilitating the rebate.

But we are currently not because of the current administration.

They also have lease clauses that give them the right to pay for insurance that is threatened with cancellation, and to charge the tenant for the expense plus a $100 administration fee, plus interest.Some landlords get renters insurance for all of their renters, and just include the cost as part of the expenses they incur when they rent property.

I noted whether they transferred me to another department (and, if so, how long it took) or if they offered to answer my questions themselves.I asked if the company is a custodian or a third party administrator (TPA). 

Unless future administrations change aspirations, oil production will continue to decline with aggressive policies.

As you note, your level of participation is minimal and administrative only.That said, if the IRA holding a portfolio of rental homes and/or mortgage notes will provide a solid underpinning for the account principal and generate good cash flow that you can take as distributions to yourself, then it could be a good strategy to investigate further.

Some investors do need help with their operations and may be willing to pay for administrative tasks they outsource.