A cheat sheet for THAT; the CFPB is the quarterback, the SEC, FDIC, OCC, etc. are all players, the owner is the Treasury Department, the ball is financial transactions, the goal line is the safety and soundness of our financial economy.

I would say they are good if you have less then 6 properties (1-6 mortgages)as far as non traditional mortgages, I found there are several players that lend at 6%-7% with approx $2,000-$4,000 costs (between attorney, insurance, origination fees appraisal etc).

Just because Johnny rides a red bike doesn't mean you should. ;) 

She had been placed at a motel by Red Cross and complained that the property management didn't fix the loose power outlets in the living room when she reported loose outlets and wires!!!  

Any red flags I should look out for?

Potentially you could do that in College towns in Alberta like Red Deer or Olds?

I'm a Christian but also a marketing guy; ours is a diverse society and our marketing should be sensitive to people of many different beliefs & traditions.We don't say Merry Christmas in our general marketing, but we also don't avoid the spirit and look of Christmas.The Red/Green/Gold colors say Christmas.

Calif), so avoiding red ink was impossible.Plan B was to investigate locations near good friends where we had good inputs to areas that were otherwise unknown to us. 

wish I was that far into the game....it's a slippery slope so I m taking it slow making sure As best I can I m surrounded w the best and smartest people.. getting to no the pretenders from the honest players.

Down the road it can save you a lot of money in agent fees if you can buy and list things yourself.I'd also check out what meetups are in your area, try to start schmoozing and networking with the players in your market.