It' no longer about "good deal", we know these days "good deals" is almost no longer exist in practice after the money deployed.

Will make it a standard practice on all future projects as well!

I haven't done this personally, so maybe somebody else can chime in with tips or advice, but this seems to be an established practice among investors.I don't take cash or collect in person, and it's $50 extra if I have to do either. 

I'd say we're currently on a 6 month cycle of pulling fresh data from them.Our data practices are evolving quickly :-)

(Draw was 5k, you receive $4,801) This is standard practice that protects the lender from giving money for incomplete work. 

So with the right vetting, solid leases, and overall best practices, you can actually do really well. 

Was going to handwrite letters to property owners in my immediate area and maybe include a photo of my wife and I.Can anyone give me any suggestions on best practices?

Of course, there is a good chance this will flare up again and I'll need to put your advice into practice!

As standard practice should be with any rental/tenant, rent should not be more than a certain, set percentage of their income. 

BUT this is a whole lot of work , and spraying paint takes a bit of practice to get the rythm down to avoid runs and sags .