I think the way J delineates the flip process start to finish into chapters is a good way to organize the entire scope of research. 

Zoom in and see how many buds have grown on that limb.  

It took me 2 years and 6 months to get it all organized and get my financial stuff is tip top shape so I could buy our new house.

I know the market for financing has grown tremendously over the years.Which do you prefer and why?

I have also grown some tough skin thru the events of REI for sure!

Most people in KC don't really think about tornados since we've grown up with sirens our whole lives and have probably never even seen a tornado.In your analysis if the basement is finished, treat it as additional square footage that will likely generate higher rent.

Since 2007 we have been working at it, our $100k has grown over $340k and have been mortgage free since 2008, we are proud to say every transaction since 2008 have been cash purchases and have not lost on a deal as of yet, I believe it's because we take it one step at a time and have built a strong foundation, we started from the bottom with only our dreams to push us to where we are now and still growing. 4 things to remember TerryLocation, location, location and you need a lot of patience.I hope this helps or maybe you already knew, so I hope it helps anyone that would like an idea as to how to get started without using or as little loans as possiable and to eventually be mortgage and loan free.If you want anymore info contact me I will try my best to give you a good answer. ;)

Friends, Family, Church, softball team, volunteer organizations, vendors who know you personally, etc.

We had planned to build our retirement home ( downsize a little) once the kids were grown - that's not happened yet, we still have two at home. 

I was onsite in my truck calling a few people for maint. repairs, I saw a guy organizing the dumpster, thought he looked suspicious, got out and said hey whats going on.