We have a standard fee (paid by the guest) which varies based on the home size and complexity, and comes to roughly $25/hr though we pay a flat rate.

I am based in W Seattle and we focus on working with investors trying to grow and expand their portfolio in real estate.

These are generally 12-24 month interest only loans that borrowers will generally pay back by selling or flipping to long term financing like DSCR loans.More on DSCR loans:DSCR loans won't use your income to underwrite the loan.DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.Here's a bit more in detail about how rates are calculated for DSCR loans:1.

We have a milder climate down here in Columbus, so $300 sounds about right based on your experience. 

I'm going to preface this with I'm not an accountant or certified tax-preparer but the previous advice seems slightly off (maybe based off old forms). 

It's still probably a scam based on what you've written.Yes, I have been served already.

I found the BiggerPockets podcast a couple of weeks ago, and I told myself that I had to join this group.

( I would assume based on area median rents?)

View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.This is my first attempt at making an educated calculation.

One last tip, make sure the base boards upstairs are not touching the floor, even just 1/8 inch gap is good.