A large dilemma for my client was should I put 20% down and erase PMI/increase cashflow or put 5% down and do a little bit of value add.

I'm an out-of-state buyer and am wondering if there's anything unique to this market that I might be unaware of (eg. special certifications, etc). 

Our job is to help and eduate clients along the way.

They need a new lease and wanted to be my first clients.

Part of my motivation for jumping out on my own was the ability to partner with a good friend who is a 20+yr GC and in our conversations the past few years he's had a big desire to do flips and move away from client work.

The situation as I see it goes like this: I offer a way for a client to purchase a home and education/information on how that can happen for them (fixing credit, saving money, etc) and they are successful and in the end own their home...... or.... they do not follow the suggested path and they lose yet even more money. 

I would never advise any of my CPA clients to put rental properties inside an IRA. 

I have worked both sides and have a truly unique approach to be successful.

Zelle .com has partnered with over 30 banks in the U.S. to send money to individuals regardless of who they bank with and the funds goes right into your account.Just make sure you have a unique email or phone number so your tenant can add you as an contact to pay you.After the setup of your chase account and the activation of quick pay, test it yourself to ensure it works correctly (which it would) try having someone you know send like a $1.00Hope that helps...sorry for the long memo...

This combination gives me a unique blend of relatable skills and access to some great data/software.