For bigger stuff I get a quote then OK the repair or ask for multiple quotes .

I highly recommend getting multiple quotes.

Secondary goals are to possibly get involved in other areas of REI, such as rentals, etc..., to increase my net worth and cash flow. 

How can I receive rent payments with no fees involved?

Has anyone here wholesaled a property that is owned by a foreigner? I have come across FIRPTA on my research and that the IRS will have to review and approve the 8288-B form submitted. And that part is pretty simple i...

All in all, they offer multiple fixed rate loans, up to 30 year and ARM's, BUT at about 1% higher than today's rate...Every other lender i have spoke with wants at least 25% down, and at around 5.25-5.5%. 

I've been looking at REITs on an individual level, forgetting that there are companies like Vanguard out there offering funds with multiple REITs.

4) Should I involve a RE attorney or are the CA Realtor Assoc Board forms sufficient?

So, I'm looking to get some advice on an issue that I am currently dealing with involving my "new" landlord.

pert near every EM squabble I have been involved with both parties have to sign cancellation docs that the title co or lawyer sends out.. once those are back money is released that day or next.. if the parties cant agree money sits in escrow.. some board of realtor forms have mandatory non binding mediation clauses so if you cant agree you go to mediation which generally cost each side 1 to 1.5  thousand..