The idea is to discourage the small-landlord's practice of nonrenewing leases due to personality conflicts, whether you find the tenant likeable enough, etc.

As that will at least help folks that you reach out to know that you are a real person, with a picture and professional bio.

Personally we avoid the "blow and go" contractors.

(Talking about myself in 3rd person) haha!

Personally I think CT and RI have a lot of potential.

On the other hand these are also where you might find your deepest buys so it really just depends on your personal strategy and buy box, many investors are having success in these areas. 

Yes, you can use FHA and Conventional program for a primary home if you are buying a "Distressed" property - (Will not pass an inspection) "Subject to">  FHA offers a 203K loan and Fanie Mae offers a Home Style program which has the sole purpose of working with distressed properties. 

Pull through- The front, pull as far forward aspossible, gives the person next to you an easier angle to turn into,from behind you.

If you are doing section 8, there's a good guy I know of that handles that although I don't have personal experience in this space.

Is anyone using money market funds for this purpose?