If the house is an obvious fixer and has other compelling factors, i.e. it's vacant, thus we know it's probably a pain for the seller, then we may give it a second shot.

That’s a really great idea - since we hope to have a diverse range of properties through various markets, having a core lender we can continue to return to seems like it would be less complicated logistically. 

I find it unique that people are saying their ethics would compel them to write a negative review.

Our developer recently obtained the shell and core CO for the entire condo building.

It explains the importance of creating your core four.

I think areas like Printers Row are core markets that will always have demand and a slow/steady appreciation/rent growth.

Good Afternoon @Lance Stokes The very first thing I would do is get your core 4 in your pocket!  

I cut out rent (I've been house hacking for the past year and a half), most non-core expenses (bars, restaurants, clothes, etc), and all retirement savings contributions (401k, stock investments).

COREE is also a good one. 

I HAVE THE MONEY IN PLACE, I UNDERSTAND I NEED TO BUILD MY CORE 4 IN WHICHEVER MARKET I CHOOSE, I JUST WANT HERE WHAT YOU MIGHT DO IF YOU HAD MY MONEY AND GOALS IN MIND.