I’d recommend checking them out there also some other real estate investing membership groups but I prefer the smaller size because I believe that in the meet ups you actually get a stronger connection.

One of my main questions pertains to real estate rentals and I believe that the answer would help me in designing my investment strategy. 

If HUD finds reasonable cause to believe that discrimination occurred you will be brought into an administrative hearing where HUD attorneys will litigate the case against you, or the Attorney General will file a suit and litigate it against you in Federal Court.

I believe it needs $22k in renovations and has an ARV of $105k.

She is in late 70's - acquired the portfolio as part of divorce and I believe just looking for cash and wants to get out of the management side. 

I believe north Las Vegas is currently the only city that will let you run an Airbnb with the only restriction being fees/taxes/licenses.

I find it hard to believe that even passes code. 

You would be better off with a 1031 exchange it into another property, rather than paying capital gains.You seem to believe you are cash heavy, but I think you are overestimating how far that cash will go and with only $50K income for a family, you have low income coming in. 

Yes, Home Depot has a bid room for Pro accounts and anything over I believe $2500 can go through the bid room.We are picking finishes for a 284 unit deal we are closing in a few weeks and looking at ordering via HD Supply.Some items we may source directly from the manufacturer in China.

I believe that a HUD approved broker is required to bid on HUD homes.