Not all lenders track guideline changes.Most lenders base their knowledge around water cooler chit-chat, which is disappointing but true.Classic Example: The Americans with Disabilities Act, and presumably the corresponding mortgage guideline changes, was like 25 freaking years ago, but I still had an older coworker shocked and assume fraud when I did a loan for a guy on temporary disability.

I'd love to chat with other Midwestern investors.

also we generally do a video inspection on each end and save on google photos, unlimited storage there.  

The tenant sent me a video. 

Would love to meet people who are already doing this in Maine and get together to chat some time.

I've been a rabid lurker here for the past 4 or 5 months, reading up and watching videos posted on the YouTube channel. 

Very interesting, would love to chat about your experience buying notes...

Many other experienced flippers to chat with in SoCal too (but I'm not one of them) ... challenge for you will likely be financing as most really good deals can only be purchased all cash (or via hard money loan).You may need or want to partner to trade some sweat for experience.

Not only does BP have great informative forums by seasoned investors, there is also free material including free online courses and videos for you to watch and learn from.

At BP, you can access tons of free videos and courses for you to watch and learn.