Tenants save money when using a shared meter, so there's plenty of room for error when calculating how to distribute the charges.

And on and on and on.It is the duty of agents to make money, which comes from your pocket when you buy a property.

But there are a few ways to shake things up:Cash for Keys: Offer them money to move out.

Are you collecting properties or collecting money?

The 1099 will reflect the amount of money that you sent to the owner.

Here's an ideal PM contract: The two keys are: The PM is incentivized to make you money, not charge high fees, and is contractually bound to provide reporting that you can understand in a timely manner. 

Hey @Matt Agnew I would get a friend or someone who knows you to lend THEIR IRA money to YOUR IRA.

These programs offer options for less money down and in some cases DPA - Down payment assistance.As a banker for over 18+ years I am very skeptical when I hear a new name in the business only because its become tougher to lend with all of the new laws and credit/insurance requirements and regulations.  

I could see folks doing new builds if they have 1031 money they need to place somewhere and they are putting 30%+ down however.Way too much sunshine in this thread about the current market conditions here in Huntsville and Madison right now. 

Getting something under contract is as easy as give the seller all the money.