We use Remotelock as well - as previously mentioned they charge $.99 per lock per month but to pay annually it is $10.68. 

And even then, those really experienced folks are able to raise capital by hiring intermediaries (aka brokers) who are specialists at putting together the capital stack (equity/cash from the LP/investor + debt/lender + co-invest from the GP/developer). 

It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.

I appreciate your reply on my post and your offer to connect further.Thank you for sharing your concerns about paying in cash and depreciation; those are definitely something on our radar.

Then you pay more for a weekend...maybe $200-$300.   

It’s not always easy, but you will learn and if you have good relationships (especially with the suppliers and maintenance folks) you can certainly do it! 

. $425k) to purchase a 12-unit Apartment ($1.5M) with 25% down ($375k from the HELOC).The remaining $50k from the HELOC could go into fixing/rehab of the 12-units.Then cash-refinance the larger amount from the 12-units to pay off the HELOC in one lump-sum (as much as possible), then using the cash flow from the apartment to pay off the rest of the HELOC.Repeat the process with a new apartment.1) Does this make sense? 

What I have done instead is pay cash initially.

Is it practical / worthwhile to get your agent license purely to avoid paying listing-agent fees on house flips?

To win, you have to pay more and with FHA you need properties in good shape so they pass FHA inspections.