When I do use the MLS, I use a service that charges like $700 and I pay the buying agent 2.5%Keep in mind most people look online for a house, and then when they find one, they contact an agent.

It's your money, your always right, even if you're wrong.Just discussing drive up access and non-climate-controlled units.  

In Texas there are no statutes which limit the growth of property taxes for non-homesteaders.

Is their different companies that provide services specific to specific niche?

I wouldn’t be surprised, with increasing rates, that lender will re-institute a policy of using an increased “qualifying rate” rather than the “actual rate” on a heloc for loan qualifying.Bottom line for investment prospects is that it is easier to qualify for a future loans by consolidating all non-mortgage debt and using your cash for down payment to secure financing for your next real estate acquisition.

It seems easy to compare that property to an apartment but luxury apartments come with amenities (pools, gyms, patios, trash services, etc.) your property won't.

Even if you create a non-CA LLC, if you are managing the business from California, you will likely be deemed to be "doing business" in California and therefore likely subject to CA taxes.

It doesn't sound like you are too happy with your service.The thing is that it is tough for you to compare a service if you don't know how the experience should be.Mistakes - Everyone is prone to making mistakes.

Many are attracted to the low fees this company offers, but find out the hard way that some of their services are lacking.They use offshore VAs to be able to offer their low fees and some of these VAs don't care.

** The newbies: they have some preparations: notes in hands, some with professional printed listing (paid service somewhere?)