You would be more credible as a resource if you offered some insight or expertise, even if it's negative.  

Usually, sellers looking at foreclosure will attempt to sell thier home on MLS before foreclosure.

However, if you show losses it could negatively impact your DTI.

They are expensive, but a good resource and can usually close quickly (which can be a necessity with many deals).  

Not always, but usually the cat pee termite hoarder house that can't be listed or bank-financed.  

Roommate termination agreement.It's your choice but usually deposit stays on apartment.

And you need at least 20% equity as conventional loans are usually 80% LTV.The benefits are getting a lower interest rate, at least with the rates we have right not, and getting rid of Private Mortgage Insurance, PMI, which is about $220 a month for me.

I usually don't do 30 day notices - even if they have been in the unit for less than a year and it is under 10 percent- because I want to give them a chance to weigh the cost of moving against the rent increase.

Good news is that vacancy rates are usually pretty stable with recessions being good for investors as vacancy rates decrease.

If they roll the points into the loan (as I do) the borrower usually only pays their closing costs.