FSBO is very possible in hot markets.. if you already have buyers lined up.. in markets that are not hot your going to get deluged by investors looking to low ball..

waiit so how are they scammers, they locking it up legally I didn't say they were scammers, I said some people look at them that way.

We also buy the rentals we lock up and offload some too so I'd suggest doing your marketing in the market where you want to build your portfolio. 

As a professional we have minimums for a standard 1 month security deposit then if someone doesn't meet that standard we allow for a less perfect tenant but they have to put up a greater security deposit and other fees.

It wouldn't hurt to set up time to meet with agents, property managers, lenders, and others while you’re visiting your markets of interst.

@Ryan Blackstone I'm interested in these meet ups.  

I agree with @Aaron Zimmerman—setting up your chart of accounts to align with Schedule E/1040 or 1065, depending on your type of entity, will again take some of the heavy lifting come tax time.

are they asking for up front fees? 

Really the person that is going into the flipping game should know the market very well to do these comps on their own, and back it up by asking their trusted real estate agent/professional for confirmation.

I've spent a good deal of an hour clicking around in circles on the DHA webpage and setting up a profile with their bob.ai platform but cannot seem to get real answers or the ability to speak to someone about the details.Anyone have experience with voucher program as a land lord?