I, too am an investor in Pueblo, so I would also be a customer. =) Mike, aren't you using a property manager?

As it stands now (and before reading all the advice) I want to attempt a buy and hold on a SFH preferably with long term tenants. 

I prefer to buy, fix and rent.

., provides an online technology platform and patented client management system that allows real estate agents to provide their buyers and sellers the industry's best search experience, including real-time MLS data and public records, the ability to view their customers' search activities and collaborate with them online, and to easily and automatically provide other information and tools to help clients find the perfect home or market their property.Listingbook has 70 MLS clients and is available to 60 percent of agents nationwide.

Most people prefer direct mailers and become yellow letter specialists by researching the law of averages, templates, yellow letter vs regular letter, and even stuff like mailing on or near a full moon (I have no idea).

If a broker is involved that fee is between customer and broker-not the lender.

My preference would be for the kitchen in the rear.

It all depends on the deal that you find.An alternative (and preferred) plan, and one that I have used to build my entire portfolio and business, is to first find the deal and then you dictate the terms.

The agent/company who helped you make the bid can lose their NAID# and ability to make any HUD bids for any customer in the future.

You wouldn't use as s Corp unless you're earning salary type income from say a consulting business.I'm not a lawyer, theses are just my preferences.