(It is also possible to get panels that are not pre-cut, but diy cutting is probably not cost effective.)3) Something about supporting SIP roof panels with numerous posts, but our engineer confirmed we would only need internal deep-footed supports approximately every 12 feet, which fits in with our building plan, which would require only 2 of these supports.

I should preface this by saying I'm a statistics junkie.That said, I found the following website yesterday while trying to do research for properties in an area I'm not geographically knowledgeable in.http://www.bestplaces.net/housing/city/colorado/pu...While I still want to dive in deeper, this was a great website for figuring out median incomes, median rents, vacancy rates, crime stats, school quality and pretty much any other information I might want to know about a city.As always, your mileage may vary.

Act now.Jump into the deep end with RE and surround yourself with people who are successful.  100% in one thing is better than 50% in two things because it doesn't give you the opportunity to mentally slip.

The feedback you will get will be very dependent on the other individuals life experiences.You need to look deep down at your goals and dreams. 

I've realized that even though I'm elbows deep in real estate every day with my lending business, as an investor, I would rather buy passive real estate investments and not deal with the tenants, toilets or trouble.

I'm reading the forums, listening to the podcasts every moment I get, reading REI & related books (just wrapped up Rich Dad / Poor Dad and am deep into Getting Things Done).  

When the contractors are done we will have a professional cleaning service come in and give the place a deep clean, have the property staged, and have a professional photographer come and take listing photos.

There are a few great meet ups locally here that are great for networking, along with of course catching up on all the Podcasts here on BP and reviewing the blog posts, tons of great content and education on the site.A few local meet ups I recommend:http://www.meetup.com/Orange-County-Real-Estate-In...http://www.meetup.com/Orange-County-FIBI/http://ocreforum.com/Enjoy diving in and hope to see you around!

@Rita Bautistathanks for the tip and I hope to use that information down the road. for my first purchase I'm going to use a fha, low percentage for money down, it's targeted population is my age range and most realistic I feel for my initial dive into real estate investment.

Many loan officers/brokers don't understand this because the guidelines are buried deep down in the selling guide that nobody reads.As to your points:a) your appraisal is the same as any other appraisal.