:) You can use Google maps to "drive" the area as well as local real estate listings online.

Some things like mattresses I ordered online, some items I got from the Habitat store and some from the local stores there.I semi-lived in the property during a lot of the renovation.

Things I like about Keller Williams is the extensive online training available and tremendous support.

While this may be common practice there are underlying issues.

I passed the exam with flying colors and believe that the training I received and the practice exams were a big factor in my passing the exams.

The normal practice is charging 5% of the rent due, or $25.00-$75.00 after the grace period.

Placing properties in an LLC is pretty much an acceptable business practice in RE, for the liability protection you need to pay attention to how you run the business.

Take your time, build sound knowledge, learn your market and stay close to customary practices, you should do well.

I would think a consultant would be more independent, marketing services to the general public in certain areas of consultation.An architect or engineer would be a consultant.There are many areas of professional practice in real estate, accounting, economics, law, engineering, finance, marketing and management, enviornmental and physical sciences, geology, hydrology and more I'm sure.

Here in California, you can check online to see if the contractor's license is active, if they are bonded, and if they have worker's comp.