In my opinion, I would change other construction materials to make the home better before I switched from block to ICFs.

@Andrew TaylorHave you ever thought about asking them to promote their products?

However, my strategy and company direction has changed much since then and prefer to keep the borrower in the property (think keeping a renter in a property to cover costs).  

years until rents increase or I can re-mortgage at a better rate, if we will ever see those kind of rates again.Also long time lurker and finally joining - I used to frequent this site when I lived and worked in the area years back.

Micro-Investing and Crowdfunding: How are these platforms changing the ways investors can participate in real estate deals?

I'm curious to know if anyone has ever been presented with a deal like this before and if so, are you still concerned with the market conditions in that market even though you have more control? 

in a previous life I was a mortgage underwriter, so I have*some*knowledge, however I was borrower focused and need to change to be asset focused. 

None of that matters because the algorithm and pacing of the sites and their own personal directives change faster than the speed of light.

KBKG was the first company ever to launch a self service software for properties this small and it has been through IRS audit numerous times.

I found a house that I'm interested in and my agent has gotten me a list from the city inspectors as to what needs to be fixed/replaced (obviously I'll need to do wayyyyy more renovation than what's on the list, but it's a good start without ever being at the house so far).