For example, one poster above suggested you should use short cuts like NOI/price to figure out a the cap rate and if the cap rate is too low you don’t look into it any further.

I walked all the nearby comps, gave the seller my opion/list of what his property was "missing" (fenced yard, light staging, add a 3 board fence panel and landscaping here...) and advised him to get a surveyor to mark the lot corners...The previous agent had not suggested they get a surveyor to mark the lot corners when he bought the property to flip....there's a chance the house or driveway may encroach the neighboring property.  

Will they suggest customers fly out to see properties before buying? 

Perhaps there is a relevant book or podcast that you could suggest to expand my knowledge in this area.Considering you're experience with creative finance deals, which you mentioned previously, I am keen to hear about your personal insights and experiences.

Recommend having an attorney review it to confirm.If the PMA has legally expired, then the PMC is in the wrong - although they may still have claims for covering the legal expenses.

Review your prior year income statement.How did your year go?

If you want to acquire more real estate I suggest more savings or sell the other property with equity. 

Your Lender My suggestion to find #2 & #4 would be to go to the top of this page and click on AGENTS  & LENDERS.

I would suggest getting another full-time job for the time being and investing/doing STR on the side until you can fully and comfortably replace the income that you would be receiving from your job.Is your LTR in need of repair?

You can also search Google and read reviews.