I bet a lot of new investors would love to hear how you got #2 and what’s your plan for #3

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

Your best bet is the highest money down conventional you can do.

I can't take a chance on felons, even though they, in many cases may be a better bet than some the losers with which I've had to deal. 

How hard will it be to bet appropriate permits for the alterations (2 rooms and bathroom). 

Established developers with a history of successful projects are generally safer bets. 

Right now I would imagine you're best bet is a small balance Freddie or fannie loans depending on loan size and location.

No current liens but these properties have tax deeds, not warranty deeds if that matters.That as-is value is going to make obtaining financing more difficult for sure.Financing options drop off pretty steeply below a certain dollar amount because foreclosure costs for lenders can be significant.Your best bet may be to connect with some local private lenders (local investor meetups/referrals are a good starting point for this) or local banks.

You best is bet is usually to match existing.  

I'll bet it's one of TWO thoughts:😮 There's something WRONG with the car!