do you guys prefer to only invest in newer homes  i.e. built after a certain year to reduce the possibility of having to do a lot of reno on wiring, plumbing, etc. or does it just depend on seeing the house and determining the condition that its in?

I would take a couple days and go down there (preferably with a friend...rent a U-Haul truck and go get furniture from thrift stores, antiques stores, and even buy some new stuff.

@Simandu YakubovFor my flipping business, I prefer to use fewer software programs to streamline things.

Personalization: Buy box customization and tailored investment strategies based on my individual goals, preferences, and risk tolerance.

Mostly you're going to see that on high end expensive homes, where sellers only allow pre-qualified individuals to tout their homes.  

I have a few for cash flow but I prefer equity - which I live in the Washington DC area so you are not going to be getting cash flowing rentals off the bat but if you hold them for 20 years you will not be complaining. 

I would have to see minimum last 36mnths financials and would prefer 60.

With so many banks to choose from and me already doing thorough research, I was hoping someone had a personal good experience with a certain bank or an individual at a bank who understands our world.

It's your preference really and usually comes down to your tolerance level for the nuances that accompany each one.   

So while you may get several numbers for an individual, not all numbers will still be active for that person so the total accuracy rate will go down.