However I would like an agent there to guide and advise me and assist me with the due diligence process.

Check out the lenders listed on Scotsman Guide and Private Lender Link: Those are the top two resources for Borrowers and Lendershttps://www.scotsmanguide.com/Residential/LenderSe...https://privatelenderlink.com/You can shop your deal, and see which lender provides the best rates for you.And meet with other investors at local REIAs.Ask them which Lenders they are using.Title Companies can pull a list of recent closings that show Mortgages funded by Private Individuals.REWW.com's system that lets you pull lists of recent Private Money Lender closings, and some of those leads have phone numbers.

You’ll save yourself a lot of headache.I’ve read the books, I’ve heard the promises, I’ve sifted through the bragging of the infinite returns that can be made with no money down.  

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Have you checked out the guides on this site for more information about wholesaling and how to get started?

I don;'t think many of my books are using echeck so I don't think this is a big deal.Since Homeaway / VRBO accounts for 95% of my bookings and they keep my calendar full I can't complain about any of their fees.

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Apartments are usually booked fast.

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