I am an aspiring investor, and I'm based in a suburb of Houston, TX.

TYIA  Sounds like it was a pitch fest for a product instead of searching for a solution for you. 

Many of these financial advisors make money based on the portfolio and/or trades made.

The amount is based on youngest age of the borrowers. 

According to my calculations, using Brooklyn's property tax rate of 0.78%, the tax should be around $354 per month based on taxable value of the property, not the $716 estimated by the agent.

There is some amazing opportunities for rentals based on the area.

It is not in my nature to go out and give bad reviews, but I feel obligated to warn people about a group based in SoCal who sell rehabbed and rented properties in Alabama.

I’d also think about creating a sales position that is based on commission.

If you use the search tool on here you can see the comments people have made about screening. 

If you search the forums here you will find mixed opinions on vinyl plank flooring in bathrooms.