Once you have a legally permissible use, these factors dictate what you can actually build.3.

The condition of the house and what you intend to do with it I think will dictate more your financing options, where you find the deal shouldn't matter.2)  I've found hard money lenders mostly via the networking events, that is how I found a partner with whom I'm doing my first flip with and he has introduced me to some lenders, real estate agents, etc....3) Can't speak to this as I am not on one, I'd be interested in joining one though to see what they have, my deal actually came thru a traditional listing but there are many wholesalers who'll come up with off-market deals also.Hope this helps!

However, if you wanted to do inspections, don't let the seller dictate that.

You may also talk with other operators in the area and get their thoughts.And as mentioned above, zoning regulations will dictate what you can and cannot do with the property.

These numbers are going to dictate the best direction for you, especially in this market.

If you allow them to continue dictating terms, they may stretch it out for more than just a few weeks.

This is how you'll determine your total repair budget, which will dictate your MAO.Getting the seller to accept your presentation of the repairs and the budget carries you most of the way toward getting a deal. 

Here, the maximum amount the lender can recover is dictated by state law.

I do not want financial reasons to dictate where and how I work and serve others with my doctorate, and I have found that my results driven, analytical, and entrepreneurial mindset are not well suited to some aspects of my chosen career path. 

These goals dictate the ideal asset type, in may case, single family homes.If you understand duplexes and they support your goals there is no reason why you should venture out into 4 families, which are typically lower rent per door. 8 and 12 unit buildings are different animal all together and in a way the worst of both worlds - these "mom and pop style MF" have lot of the disadvantages that come with MF, but don't give you all the advanatges and synergies that you get with a "real" MF, say 75 units and up with professional on site management etc.