Who was your assigned loan officer?

That could be market knowledge, ability to rehab a property - something that can give you an edge over other experienced RE professionals in the market and asset class you are working in. 

The real life experience is the best option for learning and gaining the knowledge you need. 

These properties are now rented as long-term rentals, and we plan to expand our portfolio while also branching into short-term rentals.Looking back, I realize how much my current knowledge and experience could have fast-tracked our success.

Many BP members rely on myself and a number of others to use our knowledge, experience and analytical ability and provide our analysis of the programs being offered on this site.  

For those with coverage, whether an occurance of it is covered would be based on how it occured and did/should you have knowledge about the potential for mold.

I am also a lender, with Chase Bank, but want to expand my knowledge on hard money and private financing options.

I'm not an attorney or expert in AP specifically, but do have a working knowledge of it for Civil engineering/survey work and have had two projects where this came up and I was able to 'ride along' and see how it unfolded.First, if you 'know' the property has been taken by AP then there's nothing for you to do with the tax assessor etc.

Speak with a local Realtor who knows the market, but also is knowledgeable about creative financing options.Good Investing...

They are 100% correct.The downside sometimes to forums is people have a superman complex and get the impression real estate is easy as they think everyone is doing it and just jump in without the knowledge or expertise.