Check code on this and be aware that it isn't that attractive, but if code allows it and it is in a C/D neighborhood, it may not be as big of a concern as a safe place to go to sleep at night.

Since I can't qualify with my regular income, will my investment property allow my to get another?

I have worked with her and she works with several investors on regularly.

No regular insurance company sells flood insurance, nor do the cover any damage from "flooding".

It's hard for me to get out to any of the meetings because I work graveyard shift and I'm sleeping around that time.

I need to spend some more time on this site and do some more research...I've heard of some REI clubs and groups out here in LV too that regularly meet.

I use the search resource which Tim mentioned above regularly to sharpen my understanding of things.Best of success to you!

You can make the REO contract contingent upon regular bank financing. 4.

Regular bank/broker?

The main reason I hired someone else is b/c I wanted a local mentor who I could meet w/ face to face on a regular basis.