I'll provide semi annual reports with bank statements showing my progress accumulating the refinance monies and also detailing what work is being done to the property and/or ongoing maintenance/upkeep.

Read Rich Dad, Poor Dad: #SEMI-FAIL                                                                                I did pick  up this book and attempt to read.

Damages... best practice is to drive by and observe the exterior often (monthly is good, weekly is better), inspect the interior often (semi-annually is good, quarterly is better), and deal with damages as you find them.

Like Norris group and other premiere lenders that take in private money and pay 7 to 10% returns.. those are real they are semi liquid and far safer than trying it on your own..

Should I be looking a semi distressed properties to make sure I hit the 2%?

I'm a semi-n00b.  

It looks like the house is semi-detached.

You do have revitalization happening on the west coast in all markets. and that is typically semi industrial turning into condo lofts or run down inner city..

Our numbers were semi close to each other.  

I used Ben Moore dunmore cream with white semi gloss trim.