If they would open it up to dealing directly with the bankers, the speed of the recovery would pick up steam very rapidly.

Having one can definitely speed up your process, especially when considering a HELOC or bringing on investors.

I have done a lot of research the last few months and have gotten myself up to speed pretty well so I'm not looking for a lot of free knowledge from a realtor.

More than happy to provide all of those details and communication threads if you haven't been made fully aware, especially if it helps speed this up. 

I'm looking at MFH $450k and up in the Ohio markets (Dayton, Cleveland and Columbus).Cash:- Higher CoC returns- No risk to being having negative cash flow with a loan (excluding capex)- Buying/negotiating power with speed of transaction - No interest payments- No risk of foreclosureFinanced:- Possible exponential equity growth - Growth of initial investment is leveraged ~4x and most likely beat inflation in a decent area- Mortgage interest tax deductions - Better financial efficiency from more doors- Better diversification across more properties Are there other considerations I'm missing? 

I previously held the Guinness World Record for fastest half marathon pushing a baby in a stroller (Heroes Half Marathon in Everett, 2013 in 1 hour, 13 minutes) as well as fastest half marathon pushing two babies in a stroller (Snohomish River Run Half Marathon, 2017).

We will be speed networking. 

Only 10% of people will finish a course they buy online, so #BeDifferent and finish -> you'll be in the top 10%.I almost didn't finish my Jim Qwik speeding reading course, but I returned and got it done...

Speeding up the pickup and drop is helpful in cutting down on time, however the Architect (and their office) are the ones to make the actual drawing changes.

Get excavator and a surveyor on speed dial. 10.