Either way make sure the numbers are there and that you have adequate collateral - usually a lien on the property.

A direct price for a basic, new, natural gas residential hot water boiler costs me 1700 ish.

I have been in a general contractor position for 9 years now so naturally I am pulled more towered the fix/flip area.

(At some point, there is no longer enough time in the day to both manage the properties yourself and spend adequate time acquiring new properties.)

Let the relationships you build with others happen and develop naturally over time.I hope that helps.

I have put down 3 1/4in x 3/4in natural color Hickory in a SFR.  

You mentioned some crime stats, there is crime everywhere it fluctuates in all areas every year some years more, some years less, I do not know if a single cit yin the country that is immune to crime.Investing is risky no matter SFR, multi-family, commercial, flipping, holding, stock, bonds, IRA - this is the pure nature of investing it is a risk. 

Their main source of income and jobs is in coal mines and other natural resources.

It comes more naturally to some than to others, but those really are skills that can be learned.

Also that you won't be signing any contract releases if the inspection period expires without adequate inspection arrangements being made.2) If you're serious, bring your inspector with you3) Knock on the door.