Here are some very very simple tips for due diligence:https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/12615/88171-due-diligence-is-the-key-what-can-you-doJust be careful of big promises and sweet talkers - they come in all shapes and sizes!!

Bottom line - sweet spot is in 4-5BR cabins for peak ROI, but all sizes will cash flow well, so it's okay to just go with what you're comfortable with, too.  

For a loan that size working with a local bank or credit union would probably be your best bet. 

They have been largely unsuccessful in preventing regulators from passing restrictions though, and they are rumored to be worth over $40B now, with a medium-sized army of in-house lawyers... so yeah, uphill battle for sure. 

I have done some independent market research for three neighborhoods in town that are close to where I live and I expect to grow and increase value over the next ten years.Wilmington is of a certain size and is experiencing a boon in demand. 

Here are charts of median SFR prices and median SFR rents in Austin 2010-2019:If you'd like any other stats, just let me know.

If you take two comparable homes of equal quality, condition, age, features and location but differing sizes, the smaller home will invariably show a higher value for $/sq ft.That number is somewhat useful in a development where there are cookie-cutter homes that are identical in every way, but unless the development is new, some will have been upgraded and/or updated and others will not.Your best bet is to get contractors in to bid on both a gut rehab and a tear down. 

Do you plan to grow your portfolio to a significant size? 

Nationwide ended up offering the best pricing and coverage but it can vary depending on size, year built, renovations, etc. 

Call the chamber ask about new employers.Tip:  use indeed.com set radius to 5 mi, search for jobs in the target city, then other same sized cities, noting the the number of jobs in upper right.