It depends on who you're hiring but that seems fairly standard.  In

I thought I was a big fish in a little pond back home.

If a home was previusly owned and lived in by a famous person, does it add much value? 

Check with your lender first—they may allow it if you personally guarantee the loan.2.

I think they meet in person, but not sure it may be on zoom - they are not members of MAREI, so I don't have all the info - they do post their meeting on Meetup.And there are a lot of virtual meetings, plus MAREI events on our calendar. 

@Glenna Wood, They're actually in conjunction with a 1031. 

I would like to have a small portfolio in 2 years.

Unless they cover this somehow in their contract, this is illegal.Hope this helps!

I wanted to share my experience in working with Rent to Retirement and @Zach Lemaster.

I have my personal emergency fund stored away in a HYSA, and am working to build up a15k property reserve as well, but am conflicted on where to keep that 15k.