For those who have flipped houses in multiple cities across Texas or Florida, which ones stand out as being on either end of the spectrum in terms of how difficult and time-consuming the permitting process is?

Saw the listing of  "UNICORN ARMS" at 123 Main St. and wanted to ask a few quick questions/take a look at the proforma. 

If I lend 30k for someone to close a REO deal then I'll have their car pledged, or have a co-signor that pledges the 30k if it is defaulted.a 2nd lien position with no protection is like going to Vegas and betting on black, only on that bet you win 30k, in a 2nd lien position what do you stand to make on a 30k short term loan? 

"The Fair Market Value can be determined on the basis of the average of the two appraisals.In all cases, each appraiser selected by a party, must be an “MAI” qualified and licensed appraiser or must otherwise be a member in good standing of the local AIREA, and must not be affiliated with either party.

I stand by my posts on that thread.

Partner with a local winery or spa to cross promote and crate an experience that has you standing out in your market. 

Find a new real estate agent and understand the angle they come with-- and be prepared to stand firm.

It doesn't always come off that way, so do this and you'll stand out!

The first time we called them out to fix our bathroom faucet I got a bad feeling because after waiting eight hours for the plumber, he shows up, stands in the hallway and takes a photograph of the sink and faucet and walks out the front door?!?  

You sink in about 2 inches when standing in it.