.#2 Read the property code 2-3 times before you start ....the tax sale portion. 

Size I believe does matter.

If so, it's a good idea to start mapping out both the rehab and refi portions.

Depending on the size and how difficult it may be to get to it, I've paid about $5-8k.

They can't assess all the subjective data like overall layout, view from the living room window, the dogs next door that bark all day, the width of doorways, size of individual rooms, quality of kitchen cabinets and appliances, etc.The best thing to do is study your market regularly.

Took the entire middle row you see empty plus some more portions of rows later. 

Anything the size of a plastic wall anchor or smaller, you should be hitting it with lightweight spackle and use a damp sponge, not a sanding sponge, to take off the excess.

It’s not about buying whole properties or even shares in a REIT, but instead purchasing rights to the income a property generates.Here’s how it works:- Property owners keep full ownership of their property but can sell a portion of the income rights (like rent or a share of appreciation when the property’s value increases).- Investors buy those income rights in small amounts, making it possible to invest in real estate without needing a ton of money upfront.- Payments to investors are automated, so rental income is distributed directly without much hassle.What I found interesting is that this solves a couple of common issues:- Property owners can raise cash (for renovations as an example, or any other need) without giving up control of their property.- Investors get access to real estate cash flow with lower costs and no landlord responsibilities.- The whole process is simplified—no co-ownership legal headaches.I’m curious about the pros and cons of something like this.

I would try to portion that off as a separate loan that can be paid back quickly - you'd need to discuss your plan with the PML.

Also, What do you consider growing to a moderate size?