because I have never used an online background check service like smart move I assumed that the process online would be virtually identical to the paper process that typical tenant would go through when renting any property.

The tricky part here is the termination of duties(business decision) vs the moving out of the managers unit(tenant termination process).

If you are planning on building equity without going through the process every so often, I would be searching for something that you can hold for the long term.

My husband and I are in the process of selling our hotel and relocating to the Myrtle Beach area.

Being fairly new to the REI scene, I don't have many connects yet but I am in the process of attending meetups and looking to network with investors/agents/PMLs in hopes of forming a team. 

So I am already in process of buying a property with owner financing (made offer Friday) and another deal has kind of fallen on my lap.

Interested in the wholesaling process.

But if you show me numbers and explain why you think it's a good idea I will trust you and be more willing to take the plunge"So basically one of your first difficult tasks in this whole real estate investing process is getting your spouse or loved one on board.

In the end, both groups had about equal success -- but the credit counseling group ended up paying $100-300 per month to end up in the same place.If you need to dispute a credit item, go online and there are some very thorough articles that will walk you through the process. 

I've been talking to a seasoned investor, Dev Lindo who is extremely experienced with flipping houses and he has agreed to help guide me through the process.