They are suggesting that I'll be better off cost-wise not having the warranty company and they will take care of the repairs. 

Also the deals my clients bring me are always off limits other wise I mine as well let me license expire because then my reputation would be trashed.

Is Investing with Fundrise a wise investment.

I would add that it would be wise to keep a pulse on your market, or ideal markets, and be ready to pull the trigger on a good deal when that lease is up.

If worse comes to worst I’d choose one and go with it, however I wanted to pose the question to all you wise, wonderful investors.

Hey David,A HELOC or home equity is definitely a wise way to start investing. 

What should be considered a good return % wise, let's say in Houston, TX or Minneapolis, MN or Chicago, IL. 

put the shoe on the other foot.. its insane what these folks are doing.. what is damages real estate wise though is reputation.And look you are now not wanting to buy 3 properties because of it..

I think you're decision to pay a little more for the better product is wise, but you may have to wait.

Be wise.