I did not pay a commision, but did refer them business after the deal and they did receive a mysterious gift card in the mail.

Contrarily, if you choose foreclosure, it is permanent and ever lasting It will be years before you will get even a decent interest rate on any type of loan or credit card.

A PM will typically charge 10%, which is a lot more, but then they will do more for you.Another possibility is to get a deposit only ATM card and have the tenant directly deposit the check.What about having the person who's handling the rental pick it up?

Most of my investing is in California and I don't play the game the same as when I deal in what I call "credit card areas" in other states (prices low enough to charge on my credit card).As for illegal your agent is wrong.

Assuming tentants pay all utilities, you should be close to the 50% rule.OTOH, it sounds like a condo, so HOA fees are always a wild card.

Now the pendulum in consumer psychology appears to be swinging toward reduction of household debt -- whether on credit cards or mortgages.This is a good trend, imo ... here's the full article link:http://www.latimes.com/classified/realestate/news/la-fi-harney7-2010feb07,0,4396828.story

Their phone sales team charged my card after explicit instructions not to and when I wrote in w/ a complaint I was ignored.

I set up my website and went around to places I thought were a good place to drop flyers and business cards.

Use bright yellow card stock.

Networking is 100% about establishing a web of connections.A few minutes to chat, and then leave your card if any interest is expressed about taking your card.