And two or three financial publications then produce articles utilizing this unsubstantiated patently ridiculous claim as fact.

I believe there is a discount if you can produce the old title policy. 

Now in-person inspections also have your back as the investor, having someone come out and check the quality of work your contractor is producing is good to know.

I was wondering if there are still some areas in the Austin Metro that can produce cash flow?

Are there lenders who will consider my past str track record when determining Debt-To-Income ratio in regards to turning my current house into an income producing property?

I personally would never buy an investment house that did not produce positive cash flow.

Oakland's worst areas long term, in terms of appreciation will IMO produce far more wealth than properties in Indiana and many other parts of the country.

I'm of the opinion that cheap debt on cashflow producing properties is the best hedge against inflation and therefore it is a good time to evaluate your equity in each property and whether or not to apply more leverage.

Most of the LOI's and Offers being produced these days look like Ernie and Bert wrote them.

You can flip when you need to produce cash to buy properties cash or fund additional rentals.