But the ones that aren't stopped right away and get a head on them, when close to an urban area, with wind like this, will cause extreme devastation. 

If you are going to acquire these properties using some type of financing its best to begin mortgage planning ahead of time so you can execute with the best precision.

Keep learning and stay open to different strategies — you’re already ahead of the game! 

Ultimately I think the main focus of the visit is to familiarize yourself with the property (since you have not seen it in person yet) and check on the rehab work and meet your contractor and PM. 

Not sure if you own or rent your primary home, but not all DSCR lenders will lend to first time homebuyers and/or first time investors...just a heads up.

My father in law lives in hot spring and we go visit him once or twice a year.

But I'm also going to visit the other resources you mentioned. 

With your background in architectural design, you're already ahead of the game in understanding spaces and their potential!

Go ahead and state who you're working with, this sounds eerily similar to something we've heard on this forums over & over.Below is Josh's link. 

Thanks for the replies - going to try a different number first, then I'll be at my property this afternoon to work on my empty unit so I can try knocking on the door myself.locally we have a 5 day notice for non-payment as well, I'm definitely trying to stay ahead of the curve on my local regulations, great call-out!.