On years where tenants renew leases, ROI increases to 13.8% since the PM’s 80% of first month’s rent for marketing and putting a tenant in place is not required.A couple of lessons I’ve learned during this particular purchase:If you’re scheduling a wire transfer early, call the bank to make sure they completed the wire as scheduled on time.  

My most recent property was purchased cash a couple months ago and rehab is complete so we are going through PenFed for a HELOC.

Start by attending a couple of local events near you, talk to the other investors and event sponsors and then join the group(s) that you feel most comfortable with.

The second property is a 3 bed 2 bath not listed and the older couple who owns it is interested in selling it.

- If so when/how can you earn a better split-Some people prefer larger brokerages with recognizable branding while others like myself prefer a smaller boutique feel-Which areas do you plan to work?

You may find out that the owner does not have permission to lease his land out to the use that's on the property even though its commercial.Contact a couple of local commercial real estate brokers who are active in the immediate area, they should be able to give some guidance as to the going rental rates for land uses.

I was close on a couple of them in the last 12 months...

I was able to purchase a 2/1 from an elderly couple who were full time snowbirds for $30k.

Also networking with other agents are great as I've sold a couple of my wholesale properties through other agents and also acquire wholesale deal as well. 

However, now that the taxes will be a little more complicated with the added real estate investments I have a couple questions regarding upcoming tax season:1.