We are currently traveling (and will be for the next 6 months) so we can't really go with a small local bank or credit union because we need to be able to do it all online, including closing.Another option for us would be to cash out some of our retirement savings.

Also, we do Online Call every week.

Okay, again newbie question but do I get the contract from a lawyer or just find something online?

You can't build a buyer's list before you have any properties because you have no value, which is why, as others have said, you need to build relationships within your REI community online and offline.

It is not illegal for a landlord to require proof of same (and not from one of those bogus online sources that, for $99 will claim anything is an ESA).Some landlords are now providing their own forms that an applicant must take to a LOCAL medical provider QUALIFIED to confirm the need for such an animal. 

Can’t post that online.

Cash buyers for out of state investors can be found at real estate meetups and events, here on BP, Facebook, and other online locations.

I am seeing a lot of options online and want to find the best one.

Heritage had an online tool earlier this year which was pretty neat. 

Like most of us, you probably think you deserve a raise.So, why don't you do some investigation online to figure out what others may charge for these maintenance issues you're so concerned about?