After listening to BP podcasts and seeing some people investing from long distances I started to believe that long distance is feasible.

I believe it's crucial not to require an application before viewing a unit.

Hard Money lenders will vary with their general "friendliness" towards first time investors/flippers but there is availability for even a big portion of the flip financed (like 85% of costs) from some HMLs - believe it or not, you can get that much of your first flip financed!

Not a flood zone specialist but I don't believe it would impact your resale.

Sometimes large employers will rent furnished apartments for their employees coming to town on a regular basis.Also, if you believe strongly in the appreciation of the house, how bad would the negative cash flow be if you did long term rental? 

The reason I ask about the new NAR requirements is because these investors seem to believe that all offers should include the seller covering the commission.

In my opinion, it can be a sign of builder/investor confidence in a given area if they're willing to put up the capital to build new homes in a given area: they believe there will be enough demand to sell their new products.

RE is a get rich slow game and there are increasing number of people talking about how difficult it is to retire from your day job even with large numbers of rentals because cash flow is thin.On the one hand there is the Small But Mighty portfolio mentality which I believe is a book in the BP store by Chad Carson.

I believe it’s our job as landlords to set the tone appropriately from the beginning.

If not, you are conducting business as a real estate agent, and the fine, I believe, is either $1000.00 or $2000.00 in the State of Connecticut.