It’s a good gesture assuming it is part of what gets regularly checked and restocked if needed. 

Just FYI :-)Yeah I know Simpson makes a structural screw for hangers now, with a hex head, but I’ve been seeing a lot of regular deck screws used lately and obviously if they’re not structural they don’t have the shear strength needed to support a deck.

I'm in a small town with nobody to really network with on a regular basis.

Network with investors, analyze properties regularly and build a strong team early.Good luck!

For instance, how did the due diligence "come back as clean" and the "leases were solid" if the rent was not paid up to date and paid REGULARLY?  

Which east coast state are you referring to?

I regularly see promotors selling lots in beautiful communities for $40,000-$100,000 in Texas. 

Good thing is they don't have rules about the interior remodeling (except the regular county permitting process).

During this webinar, Maverick Investor Group promoted and referred potential investors (like me) to ABC Baltimore (Jay Walsh).

"Big" government refers to powers, not level.