For instance, i bought a HOT house from a wholesaler and because i knew all the bank needed to do was order the appraisal and analyze the budget of the rehab and then the ARV, I could close in 2-3 weeks.

I'd think that would be worth it for both sides.   

They probably fell into the service side of loan status servicing under the CFPB guidelines and decided to no longer play that game due to compliance requirements, that may have an impact on others too.

Hot spots in my town are going to be located closer to the Cultural district lately.  

Taxable value right now is about $2,300,000-Loan:  Full recourse 75% LTV (including 75% of $450,000 rehab budget), 5 yr term, 25 year amortization, 4.5% interest with interest only year 1-Age: 1968-Individual HVAC and Hot water heaters-9 down units have been "down" since 2007!!

I have one rental unit (condo) in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago (south side) and am considering purchasing several more, but this time to flip.  

I know what they're willing to pay per door for the land.By focusing on the demand side, I can go create the deals needed on the supply side.

Then you quit, start your own practice and struggle with the money vs. care issue from the other side of the fence.

Fort Worth suburbs have been my home since 1981...I've lived on just about every side of the Loop 820 ( South, West, NW and currently NE)...plus, started investing in 2003. 

Recently, it's been a hot market in Atlanta.So, where are the pain points right now?