At the moment however, the prices are so high that I don’t think I could get good cash flow with 20% down, even with rental prices elevated as well. 

If he doesn't, no surprise here cuz you already looking at the whole thing from an elevated position.

Simply because in my mind I would have more windows, be able to walk directly outside (without needing an elevator or long hallway to the main door), and could feel like I come and go as I please.

They have a right to free speech but if you are new I would highly recommend that you qualify people before you follow their advice.

I need someone who can work on it asap.I already have plans for the current and new floorplans and kitchen elevations.

We have 6 kids and the baby is the only one with elevated lead levels, although it is still considered in the "safe" range.

I need to get a better, quicker elevator speech prepared because the question comes up fairly frequently.  

(For more of an understanding of what I mean, here is a link to a post I did that explains in more detail. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/62/topics/243... )Ok, enough of the soapbox speech, though if you understand that truth, you will get more deals which will make you more money, let's get to those leads.You can get tax delinquent leads from many good lead sources, however if I were you, I would add another filter.

After several months we figured if we couldn't find people like us to be out tenants we would get out of the landlording business and stick with rehabs.First thing we changed was the speech we gave when they were filling out the rental application and what they could expect from us if they weren't honorable people.

You can have a surveyor do a spot elevation at the foundation of the home and if they say it is not in the flood plain (with improvements made) you can be in the clear.Good luck...