I'd be with @Elizabeth Colegrove on this, @Max Tanenbaum.Be like a parent: be consistent.

Isn't the consistency with which the CA unemployment rate doesn't go much below 5%, then is followed by a recession..?

Each investor is consistent with their purchasing method.  

A full table saw is needed to get your cuts consistent and fast, Also its very difficult if not impossible to ever change out a plank if something happens to it.

Only Road Block at the Time was I didn't have a Consistent Marketing Budget to proceed, So I saved & now I'm ready to Roll Out the Whole Operation.

Bob's consistently awesome and contrarian (for BP anyway) comments have really changed the way I approach purchasing property and prevented me from buying junkers in the rust belt. 

@Paul Winka if you want some generic info and charts to look at then check out this link. http://www.zillow.com/lakeland-fl/home-values/ Lakeland market is a very good market to flip in because the home price/reo/auctions have values with enough room to make consistent profits of around $25k-$40k per deal in the first time home buyers range.

Figure out how many deals you want and then back calculate how many mailings you need.6) Direct mail works you just have to do it consistently.

The project deal flow is a good way to bring in consistent cash flow not only to put yourself on a salary but also to pay for the teams that you build.When you sell a project, it then is money to use to reinvest.

Others do not, but may ask for higher interest payments or back-end points.I suggest you just call around, as there is no consistent practice for lending.