Watch out for egress (windows or doors) as well.  

I met with Wicked Smart today and was told they help you set up a lead sourcing system, help you structure creative financing - which is essentially lease option/purchase, subject to and owner financing....all strategies I am interested in learning more about.

This works well here in GA.

I’ve tried to maximize locations that will appreciate in value as well as cash flow.

Stick to areas you know well; this familiarity can greatly reduce risk and boost your confidence when making purchasing decisions. 2.

If you are looking to do real estate sales as well you may want to find a brokerage that hires for both at the same time, and check their credibility.  

All,I am new to bigger pockets as well as to real estate investing.

Also integrating them with Podio as well as an option. 

Is it an automated voice attendant, is it a call center where you are routed to someone else eventually to get an answer, or is it a live, well trained staff member?

There are also 2nd mortgage options as well.