If I were renting it out and not refinancing I wouldn't take that cost up front personally.

I guess it comes down to how you connect with the person. 

If you do choose to invest remotely, go meet your team in person.

Hi Federico, it won't matter if it is owned by a person or LLC.

personally I want to add 1 bed and 1 full bath and make a large, finished gym. but should I add another bedroom and have no gym?

You most definitely can use hard money to fund your BRRR.

Personally, even with interest rate uncertainty and election year hysteria, I am building a stronger and stronger conviction around the fact that I need to get a little more aggressive in acquiring more income properties.   

The whole thing is a racket for some companies, but there are good ones.I've never heard of a one-person tank removal company.

Each person can provide a recommendation for the appraiser and the other party agreeIf you cannot agree on an appraiser then you sure as you know what will never come to an agreement on the price.Another option is to list it and you have ROFR

Chris  TC =  A person who may or may not be licensed ( this is Oregon and WA laws) who assist the agents in many aspects of the transaction. they are normally Dependent independent contractors .