Another popular option is AgFirst but I personally have had a hard time getting responses from them.

Ask your employer if you can have your pay split up into three deposits, one to investments savings, one to your checking account for personal use on a daily basis, and one to an emergency account you can tap into so you don't have to tap into your investment savings.

I appreciate any feedback.Regarding Insurance, personally I would never have someone else (A Lawyer) handle the insurance on a Sub 2 deal or any other real estate deal for me, you would be setting yourself up for failure.First of all now you would need to get a POA for the attorney from the seller, that may not be your best move.

lots can go into this somewhat simple question and most of it is personal preference.- you'll want to define "best", and what that looks like for you as a success.- How much money do you have to spend?

I would spend money to enhance and update to current standards the search functionality and person to person tagging so it's easier to find stuff.

Code § 1343 - Fraud by wire, or commits unjust enrichment, or violates 18 USC Ch. 47: Fraud And False Statements, or perpetrates a foreclosure rescue scheme, or takes advantage of "protected person" or violates the Dodd-Frank law and/or the S.A.F.E.

Would you personally intentionally go out and do this?  

Once again, this matches my personal experience that the larger, more expensive properties continue to sell better than smaller properties. 

Conventional would allow you to add a fence or do yard work in your bid.I cannot lend to you personally in MA but happy to answer any general questions about the 203k or other Renovation loan programs!

Of course most GPs have personally put in money to keep the deals from sinking.