With this set up, we were able to get a DSCR loan through Kiavi with only a few extra steps compared to an LLC.  

My initial thought is to advise them to continue to offer the fee to avoid alienating buyer agents, especially if this is how buyer brokers are creating their short lists to share with clients.

Oh wow, I didn't know anything about this.

You only need a place to track tenant information, payment history, maintenance, etc.

This will be my 1st full rehab, as the outside was done but not the inside of the house.

The house is in good condition, AC and roof are 5 years old.Generally I keep $2000/year towards maintenance when I buy houses that are 5-15 years old in this price range.

This advice is greatly appreciated

I hit 2 years at this home and tried crunching some numbers to see how much I would need to sell my current home for to break even with escrow/interest/reno costs.

Customer reviews are always helpful, but this is another tool in your belt for vetting companies.

Depending on the investment and your current knowledge, this can take from 2 to 20 hours of research.2, Spend $400 - $600 for 2 hours consultation with an attorney who specializes in real estate IN THE STATE that the underlying property is located in.3.