At the same time, I would get pre-qualified for financing.

Our lender is currently trying to get this funded for us at 88% LTV and 100% rehab, with 3 points and 12 months with no pre-pay.  

I do love getting paid online, but I'm flexible as long as I get paid.  :-)

For a business owner with $100,000 taxable annual income, the net tax savings for using an S Corporation instead of an LLC in taxes paid every year can be as high as $7,500.Holding PropertiesWhen holding properties as a cash flow investor, the LLC (or LP) is generally the better choice because an LLC has more liberal distribution rules.

For vinyl siding, the typical price I've paid is 4.50 to 5.50 a sqft.  

If you paid $250,000 on an SC property that rented for $1700/mo:Annual Income                                      $20,500Taxes                                                         3,600 (would be about $1,200 with owner occupied)Insurance                                                      800Maintenance allocation                              2,000Vacancy allocation                                     2,050Net operating Income                               12,050CAP Rate                                                          4.8%On most rentals in the Charlotte area I look at a minimum of an 8-9% CAP rate.

Some landlords may take the very ill advised step of handing out keys before move in monies are paid.

Let her keep it listed for 6 months and not make a dime, when if she would have been cordial to you on the phone, she might have gotten paid on the deal.

(paid monthly or after 12 months or XYZ)2.

I  will cover some free ways to build your list, as well as some paid ways.