This person (not Blake capital) was trying to bully me (wrong move).

Be prepared to follow up multiple times, using different forms of communication—calls, emails, and if possible, in-person visits to their office.

I have read all of the "trends" and statistics but now I am Looking for feedback on personal experience in the Akron market.I appreciate it! 

With a Conventional Loan you can buy a SFH, Duplex, Triplex or Quadplex with as little as 5% Down if it is your primary residence as long as you have the intention of occupying one of the units for 1 year after closing escrow.This is the strategy I have personally implemented and have assisted many of my investor clients in doing the same. 20% Down is also beneficial as it keeps your payment low but it does limit your ability of buying more real estate faster.i would be more than happy to discuss the different strategies with you over the phone or in person.

Personally, I think this company is probaby about to go out of business - they have lots of inventory, and it's not exactly prudent to be investing in FL in the coastal areas now anyway.  

You'll want to put together a personal financial statement (basically lists of all your assets and liabilities) and have your tax returns ready.

I got a deal on labor as I know the contractor personally and helped out a bit with the project.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Are you able to go there in person to build your network? 

So they price those homes at what a willing homeowner will pay for their personal residence.