I have made a list so far and plan to interview each but I feel like an interview can have scripted answers while personal experience speaks volumes.

I would like to speak with you and maybe we can benefit from each other. 

@Jeremy S. generally speaking, direct and indirect costs are capitalized under Section 263A (UNICAP rules).

You may have to call and even speak to a loan officer one on one a few times but you can get loans under $50,000. 

Generally speaking, what are the tax implications?  

Ive tried numerous times and ways to contact the appraiser but they havent returned any calls or emails and the bank says they arent legally allowed to speak with them. 

Please notify me if this is the case.I am a property consultant based in Dubai and am looking to speak with both seasoned and new investors about their experiences with investing overseas.

I'd probably (by necessity) be doing a lot more listening than speaking.

I look forward to speaking with all of you. 

-ToddHello Todd, thanks for the post I am definetly interested and would love to speak with you sometime.