You should start with both of these suggestions. 

Hi,I suggest you create a bank account with one of the bigger banks in your area that has many locations.  

I'm not too familiar with the markets yet but research I've done suggests that the towns of New Britain, New Haven and Hartford all have a good mix of inventory and low prices coupled with plenty of amenities, night life, cafes, etc and local colleges to bring younger people to the area year after year.

She asked my opinion and I suggested removing a few items from the front - which she appreciated.

open to any suggestions, insights or past experiences. 

I would suggest making sure that you are following a set format/style of house each time you flip to systemize it more2.

I’d suggest you look at your local market and see if you can find anyone that way. 

@Kaaren Hall after seeing your post i called them right away, their fees are extremely high for an HSA that for the most part most people don't have a lot of money in.I max my HSA every year, but if you have a self only plan you can only put about 4k /yr  and if you have some medical bills it's less.they are also very restrictive on taking money out, and no CC to pay the doctor. prior to speaking with them I was extremely excited to see this opportunity you suggested,  but after my conversation I'm no longer...I will look for other options now that I see there may be some, so thanks so much for bringing it up.

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If he must attempt to get the low interest rates of 2021 on this deal, I suggest that he instead look for assumable loans.