Quote from @Theresa Harris: Depends on the area. 

I would need more information here, but if I'm reading your OP the same way as Theresa Harris than I agree with her assessment.

@Dean Harris I LOVE your podcast - curious as to your opinion regarding different areas mentioned in the above post?

Ask people why they are in a certain state.And like @Theresa Harris said, the number of homes is irrelevant.

There is no fast flipping for newbies without skills.Look up the Harris brothers in Texas: Trey and John in Colony Ridge.

Quote from @Theresa Harris: I'd call a local company and ask them. 

UtahAmericafirst 80% LTV on noo 65% LTV UtaArvest Bank AR, OK, AL, MBancorp South, TX Lines of Credit on free and clear houseBank of Southern California, CBank of West (BNP Paribas) 60% LTV CA, AZ, ORBB&T will loan on a rental portfolioBBVA, now PNCBECU for ORBellwether Community Credit Union, NH and MA 85% to 100%, draw 10 yrsBMO Harris, 3 HELOCs to 70% LTVBoeing Employee Credit UnionCalifornia Coast Credit Union San Diego, CA up to 60% CLTV at a rate of Prime + 1Change WholesaleChelsea Groton Bank, CTCitizens Bank -MNCitizens, first position HELOCCMG Financial 70% LTV CMG Financial in Idaho will do 100% on owner occupied.Coastal Federal Bank of NCConsolidated CCU, high LTV NOO LOC, OR, WAEast West Bank, up to 60% LTV with "no docs" CA, WA, NV, GA, NY, TX and MA.

Quote from @Theresa Harris: Stick to the facts and you will be fine. 

You need to know your BHAG (big harry audacious goal).

Quote from @Theresa Harris: If you are looking at creative financing, get legal advice and make sure you have your ducks in a row.