Super nice guy, and a genius.You can also go checkout Divorce Lending Association and find a local CDLP if you'd prefer.

The first the guru did have 2-3 phone calls with me before turning me over to associates.

When the reference was written it was valid but since then ISSUES have come to light and I NOT LONGER WISH TO BE ASSOCIATED with this current reference!

If you plan to use cash to finance your acquisition and rehab expenses, this will help minimize risk exposure to a certain degree.

So if we have a $475 bill for an owner you could click on that amount and see the invoice/bill that's associated with it and get some more information.

FHA loan through my mortgage broker associates.

Definitely join your local chapter of REIA (real estate investors association) or join one of the ones that are fully online (Columbus and Cincinnati).

In a 1031 exchange, you must reinvest all $450k and replace any associated debt to defer taxes fully.

Managing tenants is probably the most frustrating task of all the task associated with owning rental property.  

Additionally, I understand the risks associated with obtaining hard cash and working with hard money lenders, including higher interest rates due to the short term nature of the loan as well as the risk involved.