We have clients from around the world who have chosen Memphis as their place to invest!

I feel its important to understand and attain advice about the ownership status and tax ramifications of your chosen entity.

I am in the same boat as you and have chosen to focus on SFR for my first rental.  

.- I have no problem finding cash flow properties in my chosen area in So Cal.

I have chosen this niche for many reasons I won't go into here.  

Carla is clearly not afraid of Foreclosures, and sees the opportunity to earn extra $$$$ & higher returns - especially on a well-chosen property in a strong local real-estate market.David is somewhat more risk-averse / conservative and just wants principal & [most] interest back as soon as possible , and is willing to forego some upside to decrease the probability, however low, of any kind of negative eventual outcome...   

I am excited to hear that Atlanta, GA is hot at the moment as it is my chosen area to start off with.

Have you chosen an area of REI to focus on yet?

I wanted to use a contract that I plan to work with in the future, but you're correct @Mark Gallagher in that I may have chosen to only have them as my mold remediators (for two houses getting mold remediation of all exterior and interior walls I figured $20K was pretty reasonable btw) and I was going to get a different contractor for the house restoration and remodel as I felt his quotes were a bit high.

The speakers chosen for this event were inspiring, dynamic and really know their stuff.