I want to concentrate on rehabbing and flip.As my credit score is 580, and my wife is back in school (no savings, etc)...I'm having trouble finding 100% funding for that 1st deal.

From your research, why should I concentrate on Birmingham and book a trip there?

They seem to be concentrated in the kitchen, and swarm out of one cabinet in particular when you disturb it. 

A decorator can certainly add great value to a house, but a decorator will tend to focus more on staging and furniture (less-permanent aspects), whereas design is more concentrated on architectural pieces and built-in items while keeping the decorations in mind. 

Not really sure what your goal is in regards to making your life more difficult.There is no logic in a pet owner buying a rattle snake to experience a snake bite.If you want to do section 8 modify your screening for that purpose, concentrate on credit history and previous landlords as most on welfare are not measured by income. 

He wants someone who's immersed in lending day in and out, can explain the law, the processes, and can also provide paperwork.Your friend should meet his potential borrowers in person and real estate clubs offer the best concentration.

My wife and I played around with some ideas but prices were so crazy in 2005-2007 that we held off and I lost focus on Real Estate and concentrated on my career.

I am trying to get my head around numbers.My direction is to concentrate on cash flow.Here is one option.3 houses on one deed1-2Br and 2-3BrApprox. 40 yrs old, renovated inside and out 10 years agoNo immediate repairs required.Total rental income 2005/monthRenters pay utilities2 long term renters-10yrs, 5yrs plus one new renterTaxes 1084/yrRural property near RR trax, so not much appreciation potentialProperty is listed at 210000single family in area are 140000 to 160000I would estimate these seperatly would be 100000 (township won't seperate)present owners have held for 3 years- I have to check on there purchase priceMy financial options are as follows:Offer 160000-170000 maxFinance total at 6.25% variable (interest only) lock in at any timeSame financing but pay up to 40000 downMorgage at 6%Opinions if any?

One should lethally concentrate on the closing cost.

I personally own a number of  units there and our largest concentration of units from a PM perspective is also in East Ridge.