Many of the private investors, equity groups, hedge funds and private money funds do have due diligence fees, since their lending practices for the most part are unregulated.I have in excess of 700 direct lenders I deal with... many have no fees, while others have fees in the $1000-$1500 range.

We've made a number of improvements to the company profiles already, thanks to feedback from a few of our members.

$275 on a $500 apt is 4.5% of annual rent, $35 on same apt is .6% off your top line.These items should be part of the construction/improvement inspection and not some arbitrary re-rent inspection (did you make any improvement?)

But after that, I think there will be a slow but steady improvement in the overall housing market as foreclosures eventually return to normal again.Simple economics should come into play eventually.

Of course the President isn't worried about riots in the middle east over that, considering Osama Bin Laden is practically the God of many of the countries in the middle east.Unfortunately, this President hasn't garnered my respect, but is an embarassment to America.

As the economy improves and lending requirements relax a little, these renters are going to want to buy.4.

After making significant repairs and capital improvements, a number of other issues cropped up after the renter was in place.

Underwriters (and appraisers) will want to see improvements that substantiate the price increase, and if you didn't do any work, you won't be able to provide that.In these cases, an end-buyer with cash is your best bet...

I am taking some advice I have read for 5 years now and making the moves it will take to pay stuff off, reduce my monthly obligations while experimenting and learning how to improve my cash flo.

I can tell you quite a large portion of my practice is dedicated to clients out of state.