I think realtyshares is better for the novice investor as they have an easier investment process and great customer service.

@Ron Fletcher I work with investors in Chicago that invest in properties this way, but I should preface that our procedures are governed by Illinois laws and Chicago laws so youf area may be different and you should consult with local counsel.

I can call customer service and get a date down on the phone.. in 60 seconds.. but for survey stuff you need the report first and foremost. 

Legal Services of New Jersey suggests that all tenants get a signed receipt for all rent payments and only pay by check or money order.I would suggest asking them because I think they will be the most likely to bring any test case in New Jersey.

Hello. I am looking for some lead on handyman or contractor and good PM provider for small apartments in Rochester Minnesota. Please share with me who have you or recommend. Thanks 

Scary as hell because I also work full time.It was overwhelming at first but I broke it down day by day and start building my procedures and questions to ask.

.$1,680 (8% of rent)Mortgage $6,360Calculations:NOI = Income (minus vacancy)- Expenses (Prop tax, insur, and Prop mgt)         = 21,000- 4,080          = $16,920Cash Flow = NOI - Debt service (mortgage)                  = 16,920 - 6,360                  = $10,560ROI = Cash flow/ Investment basis       = $10,560/ $30,480       = 34.6%Cap rate = NOI/ Purchase price                = 16,920 / 129,900                = 13.0% Cash on cash = ???

You can sign a bare trust at the lawyers for a few hundred bucks to be secure.Unfortunately, if your name is on title, then you need to service the debt. 

Can any of you recommend any full service mortgage note sellers that will also do partials (under 10k)? 

Now you can get away with a C2 condition by saying you had a 5 year old furnace serviced and doing roof maintenance on a 7 year old roof, as long as you can show all the other items (cosmetic) have been updated.So you can get the C2 rating with cheap finishes because technically it is still freshly rehabbed.