We are certainly aiming to be the very best in the world at helping investors make quality real estate investment decisions.I’ve often wondered about this “real deal” thing.

The "DealCheck" app that "BiggerPockets" provides is a wonderful help; it does all of the calculations for us. 

Any other suggestions?  

Your Lender My suggestion to find #2 & #4 would be to go to the top of this page and click on FIND AN AGENT & FIND A LENDER.

I was wondering if it was due to bad operations.

We have both savings and HELOC - wondering if the loan officer stated we would be using some savings but never told us. 

I was wondering if anyone out there has had any positive experiences working with Morris Invest recently.

Jeff,I would suggest another questions/request for info to add to your due-diligence:    "have there been any claims reported to you, submitted to the Insurance carrier, or that you are aware of, during the past 5 years"I would also suggest that you request that they get the "Loss Runs" (report of claims) for the past 5 years from the current owner. 

Looking for guidance, tips, suggestions, best practices as to how to go about it.

I wanted to see if there was anyone local to Purdue University that is involved buying or selling real estate.I am an electrician with backgrounds in mechanics and control systems(more information in my profile) and id be more than happy to share my skills in return for mentorship or just to network.Otherwise I was wondering if there are investors in this area (Tippacanoe and surrounding) that could shed some light on this area regarding how difficult it may be or areas to stay away from.