But then I was tapped out on access to funds, so I switched to creative means, obtaining the next 3 properties via lease-options.

@Ed Hoffman, I believe for an entity like an LLC to do business in a state outside of where it was formed it needs to register in that state.

Ask them if $500 would be fair enough for a day or few hours of education. 

I was graciously invited to a REIA retreat to go over the future of REIA and how to stay relevant in this information time we are in.

-It's been so crazy that I'm under contract for an OOS property in Indiana now with another business partner - never thought I'd see the day where I'd have to look outside of Huntsville for deals

Just thought I'd check here too to see if anyone had any direct experience with them. 

Welcome to Bigger Pockets!

Facebook has become a big one, but you have to watch out for bad actors.

What amenities are they doing that you may be able to add to compete?

This is actually they entire reason I started my own PM company- I believe that the % you pay is for them to handle the day to day stuff like this, seems unethical to charge more when they actually have to put in some work.