So acquiring 2-3 properties this year would not be too far fetched if I play my cards right.  

(Fire your lender if he won't play ball with your CPA, fire your CPA if she won't play ball with your lender.

Once you know about what the interest rate level of your financing is (in the above case I choose 5%) you then have to play around with your down payment percentage.

If you don't rent out your house quickly, you can just lower the rent till you do, and your credit won't be affected at all if you don't pay on time...Buying houses with conventional loans is not only a dead end street but it's just not the way the pro's do this business.  

some are dead so we'll need to find their kids.  

I have been playing phone tag from work with a few, but nothing like your list.

I have been playing with the deal analyzer on prospective deals, but I wanted to get a little guidance on CAPEX & other minor this, but I'm well on my way.Michael S.

I own some rentals there but am from the Bay Area and am looking to play with the idea here.

Soros making another currency play.

I would have never moved in if I knew the neighbors would play their music so loud or stay up late or whatever.