It has a place for some businesses, but over the top for mine and a disproportionate ROI and ROF (return on frustration) that resulted in my writing off my $25,000 investment in favor of simple.Then we could talk about analytics, but that makes my head hurt.

Not that they want a lower return, but they just favor the more expensive assets.  

There are of course many work arounds, one of which, I reason, is to get my license so that I can do step 2 in my own time, putting in whatever time and effort I feel is required without asking for favors.

Best of luck as you start your next steps in motion.

It might appear like they are doing you a favor by offering the loan in such circumstances, but if you are stuck in a position unable to meet the terms of the loan your credit and financial solvency can be negatively affected.

I have already began collecting contacts and was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to keep track of them and if anyone has a favorable app they use, ect. 

Also be prepared for the fact that the court is as likely to rule in his favor as it is in yours....which means you could conceivably end up owing the seller and the courts thousands of more dollars.

The one thing I do have in my favor is the fact that I am relatively familiar with Fannie Mae and HUD purchase procedures and am registered buying agent with them.

And, while rental rates in our area are strong and have risen nicely these last several years, I would recommend you consider that our rental rates and/or vacancies might not always stay so favorable.

I may end up with the property due to foreclosure so I wanted to seek advise from any investors out there in Gary about what is the most favorable exit strategy for that market.