each is unique.. and I think if your dealing with owner occ stuff like I think you may.. its required in all states that's dodd frank.this is why its so hard to find a RMLO who will broker private transaction.. their boss wont let them.. too much liability and no real money in it.

Daily pictures and written descriptions of work is what I do for my clients.

Regarding booking off-site, I have used www.cozy.co to collect rent (with no charge) from a client who wanted to extend their stay beyond the original 30-60 days (I do 30+ day bookings only).

It's the same all over.The other option would be to get a generator going, but asking your clients to maintain that isn't a great idea.  

Mostly clients are facing down payment problem. 

However, had this realtor contacted me in advance, I would have had the deal structured with Seller Credit to pay closing costs.The property was listed at approx. 600k, so there was over 20k in possible Seller Credit to pay buyer's closing costs, so I would have had the realtor make the offer as follows$594,000 sales price $20,000  >>> seller credit towards buyer's costs<<<$574,000  same net to seller+$200 for doc stamps & owners titleRealtors just don't understand how such an effortless structuring of a purchase with Seller Credit can make life so much easier for their client's ability to qualify for their best loan terms  

Recall years ago the client who hired a DUI lawyer to handle their real estate transaction, guy had less than a clue on very simple transaction.

In my old town, the connection fee was $20,000, paid by a betterment of $1,000/year for 20 years.I have had buyer clients who refuse to look at homes without town sewer, but not many.

You can also cherry pick real estate deals where someone made millions,tens of millions or more in profit on a deal.People can talk in broad strokes on a macro view but then there will always be unique examples at the micro level.I have lots of clients that have made gains in stocks and now they want to get out as they cannot stomach the market.

All situations are unique, just know your options, your banker and your numbers. ;)