For starters, we have some of the lowest non-owner-occupied rates in the region: Under 50%, as opposed to the regional average of about 65%, and with nearby Seattle bursting at the seams, tenant demand is strong and should stay that way. 

This is why I was advised that the cleanest way to manage 100% of the entity with the minimum chance for dispute is to treat the person who is funding the deal as a lender as opposed to a partner.  

I'm more interested in redeveloping homes in the city as opposed to building out in the suburbs.Some neighborhoods are zoned for duplexes, but are still filled with primarily 2bd 1ba prewar 800 sq.ft. ranches.  

For a neighborhood, it is definitely better to have more owner occupants as opposed to every house being a "rent house."

The main differences being that hard money comes from an institution as opposed to a private individual. 

Is there a significant benefit to building and having a website associated with the business, as opposed to not having one? 

If you're going to be $60k all in then I would suggest going with something that's closer to $40-$50k purchase that might need $10k in work as opposed to something that's $10k purchase and needs $40-$50k in work. 

Many foreigners, mostly S American, looking to safely park their money in the US, and more concerned about not losing value (or just getting their money out of their country while they can), as opposed to income.

Even if I have to take 100-200 less in rent in exchange for a bigger down payment AND a more qualified lead that can get a mortgage in 2-3 months as opposed to a year, im better off. 

I am focusing on wholesales now, but I am not opposed to other ventures like flips and would like to find others who are looking to work together if I happen to find a good deal and don't have a buyer or the other way around!