They are generally more problematic and generally more costly than a regular renter would be.

Renovation loans are different compare to regular loan.

It will be 500k minimum up to 25 million and you qualify like a regular loan with full underwriting but it's a praticipation with the Fed. 4 year loan 1 or 3 month libor =300 basis points. 1pt servicing fee and 1 pt fee to Fed.

It's something I think about regularly. 

Otherwise they have drive through, Interactive teller, etc.

I see them semi-regular but we expect outstanding ROI so RE that others may find acceptable we usually pass. 

We're few and far between, but BP tends to be a great place to interact with like-minded people in this vein.As for meetups:  there are two that I find valuable and I'll start with the first:  Millionaire Possibilities and then the OKC REIA meetings are interesting and useful, and chock full of other investors.

Most important to me is that income is regular, sufficient, legal, and verifiable.

I do prefer the face to face interaction, but I can get on a plane if I find an accountant that helps me meet my goals and interests. 

We regularly see 7-8% CAP and great cashflow here in Ohio, and similar appreciation rates, as do several other Midwestern markets.