And lastly I would use an online service for rent collection such as cozy.

Everything we do and have done is 100% transparent; this is why we are still in existence.In a nutshell, our business model has layers of risk management services that we provide to ensure capital preservation for our investors, lenders and ourselves.

I'd be paying that plus the buying agent's fees.For those of you familiar with the process and their services, please give me the good, the bad, and the ugly.Thanks,Omid

My company offers the same service that you believe is to good to be true.

Is the house considered “placed in service” on the day it was listed for rent?

You could always start marketing for deals (using mailing / list services) and then partner with another local investor who can take has the bandwidth to take on your inbound leads and can handle negotiations, acquisition/exit strategies, contract administration, etc. in exchange for a profit split.

Go to the website for the town> then the Tax Assessor page> then look for a link to online property information databaseThere are several different companies providing this service in MA, so it is easiest to simply start with the town website and go from there. 

First off, on this Memorial Day 2018, I sincerely thank you for your service and for your sacrifice!

Second, when you put the townhouse into service as an income property your basis must be the lesser of fair market value or cost.

Have you heard about Redstone title services?