For Flips generally you would need to have the Core GC, the HML and most probably a  good investor savvy Realtor  to help out.

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Credit score- the higher the best. 760-780+ generally gets best pricing for investment property loans with most lenders.

Same goes for number of LLCs and what to fund them with, since bear in mind that CA tends to be more cumbersome and expensive to have LLCs than other states.California is generally more cumbersome than other states when it comes to taxes and filings.

I was looking for some advice (viable target areas in Cleveland or Ohio in general, financing options and credible PM/realtor contacts) from the experts here though especially if you are in a similar boat as mine (reside in Canada/Ontario area and invest in US). 

Any contacts in setting a good team of contractors (general purpose) and cleaners?

These appraisers are too educated as in general this rule is virtually never applied on MF lots (I have heard of it once).  

Unfortunately, banks don't generally like to finance the rehab/construction of investment properties.

Credit score- the higher the best. 760-780+ generally gets best pricing for investment property loans with most lenders.

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