The details vary widely from county to county. 

It's not bogus, and was widely adapted after laws dictating brokers to retain all records for a 5 year minimum, right or wrong.  

Also, there is really good money to be made in creating and commodifying your internet presence with an REI educational angle.  

Do you have a set % of ARV you shoot for in your purchase agreement well below the widely recognized 70% minus repairs minus assignment fee?

We look for vacant land, and know what it is we are trying to find, therefore; it's easier for us to look in the areas with the topography, location, etc. we are interested in than casting a wide net. 

Wow I didn't even think of it from that angle.

I went to the REI expo in Anaheim last novemeber - there was a lot of great speakers who covered a wide range of good topics (hotel investing, notes, REI clubs....etc).

Tiles vs Wide Planks vs Narrow Strips.

I have a porter cable pancake compressor same age and usage that has been great along with porter cable finish guns (straight nailer, angle, brad and finish staple).

And also realize the system is 15' over an designated road way (30' wide with 12' paved mandated by the plat).