To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

Since you expressed an interest in wholesaling, I added the below links for you to review the blog and listen to the podcasts then you will get a better feel for what to do next.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/10/09/getting-started-real-estate-wholesaler/ (BP Podcast 091 Wholesaling)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/10/31/wholesaling-podcast-mike-nelson/ (BP Podcast 042 - wholesaling)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/08/15/wholesaling-business-lamar-cannon/ (BP Podcast 031 - wholesaling)To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

But I was wondering, does the direction I go in affect my ability to get financing to fully leverage the portfolio down the road.  

In FL transfer taxes are brutal so sometimes we might sell a big commercial building in an LLC on a bill of sale vs a deed.  

However be for warned BP is an incubation site for the industry so most very experienced folks already have their financing in order. your reply's from Marketplace will be dominated by the newer rehabber or the one's that have had no ability to get funding.. so due diligence is warranted .. that being said you may pull out some gems. 

To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

What I need are abilities toSee checks cashed and get front and back copies and see them online Set up and change recurring payments online Assurance that Memo information is included on checks (like property acct numbers)Secure web site for upload and download or secure email or similar!!

Since you are on the verge of becoming a landlord, below, are some links that will help with this transition.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/27/tenant-screening/ (Landlord/tenant screening)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/ (how to rent your house)https://www.biggerpockets.com/rei/pay-rent-online-payment-tools/ (Online rent payment)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2012/12/09/how-to-be-a-landlord/ (How to be a landlord)https://www.fanniemae.com/content/tool/landlord-guidance.pdf (Fannie Mae landlord guidance)To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

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