He had a bandit sign that read "leak repair $150.00", so I estimated total repair of 4 items would be $600, but his bid is for $1,000.00B) Contractor B bid $700 to fix 2 leaks, replacing 10 feet of plank wood 2 pieces, replace shingles (no plastic cement).

If you are going to sign contracts make sure YOU can close the deal if you cannot successfully unlicensed broker the deal.

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Do I simply sign on with a "discount broker"  and hang my license with them.  

Any borrower caught in the middle of this ebb and flow with the potential of closing a loan that is 40-basis points higher than when they signed the application is concerned.

This is a good reason why you do a walk thru with the tenant and have them sign a document stating the condition of the place upon moving in.

Working on a couple others.About 3-4 years ago, one of my neighbors who knew we rented bought their own townhouse to rent.In the past year, my father-in-law bought two different rental properties.My MIL (they are divorced) and her husband are looking to buy a rental property now.My neighbor in the last week mentioned they are now buying a condo to rent.When this many people in your circle of acquaintances jump into being landlords, is this a good sign or bad?

They could also agree to pay all your closing costs from their proceeds, so you have no down payment and no closing costs......Sign and drive so to speak. 

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Signed purchase agreement knowing that they intended to double close with another investor who was liquidating their portfolio.