It sounds like timing is also an issue for you. 

It's also nice because we can upload invoices, quotes, drawings, permits, etc all to the individual project we create.

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

Eamon,Any time you face a major issue with a bank/lender and they fail to refund your money or it costs you money and a lost deal due to ignorance or bad lending. 

The only issue we have run into is the prices and bidding wars.Every single home we have looked at for personal use or an investment seems to have 5+ offers and go MUCH over asking.We are currently looking at Bay Park / Clairemont / Carlsbad / Oceanside. 

@Olga K.It doesn’t necessarily confirm the sewer line is completely blocked—it might just be an issue with the internal plumbing or fixtures.

Yes the biggest issue was they grew way too fast and he set up an entire servicing company to handle all of their deals.

Depending on how you are acquiring these properties you may be able to just do one per year but that only matters if speed is an issues.

The issue you will have is that finding out what a property actually rented for is difficult.

Is the property priced appropriate for a purchase that does not permit financing?