Here is a mistake / aha moment: cost segregation studies are worth it, even for a portfolio of  smaller properties!

While conventional lending may become more restrictive, private lending and alternative financing will likely become even more important for real estate investors.

Has a massive stand of desirable trees (hardwood would be a must) Oak, Maple, Walnut foresters wont even bother unless you have acres and acres of harvestable trees. 

licenseI...It's one thing to have your contractor's license revoked for 7 legal actions, it's even worse when you don't make amends when you clearly can.

As soon as you get the leases signed and proof of security deposit and first months rent deposited into your account your can use it.The question should be, do I even need to get the units leased out to qualify ?

Lots of times you will have people complaining about noise even if you disclose it on the listing. 

You will learn a lot, but you just may walk away with new friends, new partners, and maybe even someone who can call a mentor.

Even duplexing down the first floor unit can be pricey as it involves making structural changes.

I'm not even going to show it to them.Just be careful that your prescreening questions/discussions follow Fair Housing law and are asked of everyone. 

Even if they don't realize how much money you're costing them now, someone will tell them eventually and I don't think your canned wholesaling response is going to do much to repair the damage.