STR rental was $3,500 to $6,000 per month, depending on season.

Depending on your finances you don't necessarily need to start with a duplex, but I wouldn't go any more than 4 unit if you're going residential.

Financing depends on your scenario and what type of property you're purchasing.

White Oak color and Walnut color are the two main ones you want to focus on, depending on the rest of the design in the house!

Prosper and Lending Club also offer peer 2 peer loans, usually up to $40-$50k depending on which company you look at.

I've been here since the beginning, or real close to, and am happy to help you navigate and learn the site.As for where to invest, it depends on your goals, your tolerance for risk, and how much control you want.  

These penalties can vary depending on the loan structure and the lender's terms.

I would anticipate it would depend on the level of detail you desired but it has been my experience that the will do free estimates.

I have tried both, I think it depends on the market you are targeting and the type of leads.

I have no experience with tenant evictions and after some due diligence, it could take at least 3 months, until... depending on the judge.