Main driver is looking at potentially better markets and concerns that Louisiana has some population shrinkage that may be leading to potential appreciation stall v other opportunities.  

Account Closed  yup sounds like a pump and dump due diligence outfit.. from what your saying.. any fee up front and a quick approval when they have not really done any due diligence is simply a ploy to get the 995 form you and chances are they don't make many loans at all.. maybe enough to keep from getting in hot water but I suspect their main income driver is the 995.00500k unsecured LOC is a pipe dream for most people.. you would need to have a big balance sheet long track record history of making 500 to 1mil adjusted gross a year that type of thing.. even then VERY tough and the only one's that make those are commercial banks..

Bought 5 big houses in KC next to great economic drivers.

Look into Cleveland, its got good cashflow potential with appreciation happening as well.Looking for appreciation come to Columbus, there are still 1% deals, but the more attractive part is the population growth and other economic drivers!

But, in my humble opinion, the main driver here is simply mechanics of money.The US govt has increased the money supply at an incredibly unprecedented rate.

The investor is technically in the drivers seat.

Best suggestion is to get an accountant that knows how to deal with real estate rental properties and you should be set.2) As far as a wholesaler, there is no difference in terms of who is in the drivers seat. 

We would take the 2:1 100 times out of 100. you will have many people that want that extra space. just depends on how "short" that drive really is

My definition of a good location and investment property (you must have both): Sustained profitability - The property must generate a positive cash flow today and into the foreseeable future.Likely to appreciate over time - Properties appreciate in locations that have increasing demand, which is the key driver for sustained profitability.Located in an area where you can make money and business risks are low.

(unless you plan on writing more than one loan as a lender)To leverage or not to leverage ends up boiling down to preference as the main driver.