I opted for someplace else.

To do this, they can opt to send someone like me to do a replacement cost valuation before issuing the policy, so they know before insuring it that everything's cool.Tim

Also, you will have to play the role of realtor including screening calls, showing the property, reviewing and negotiating offers, and that can become very time consuming.

I was opting for private lending as I plan on building a relationship with this individual and want to avoid broker fees and what not.

The software vendor for our MLS system is Rapattoni , and I haven’t even been to the training class, just test driving at this point.My initial focus was to identify good flipping neighborhoods by looking for aggregations of MLS “consumer” sales/listings/pendings (not lender or short sales) in the past 9 mths throughout my broad target areas, in the exit price range I wanted to focus on initially (100-150K).

You can opt out from disclosure but most don't, it's the way the closing agent presents the use of the disclosure. 

I would also opt for the smaller down payment.

The time consuming part is usually shifting funds, or financing, then getting the rehab going with additional funds.

I need some help from the seasoned investors here in the Atlanta Market.What is your target consumer home product (price range, size, const. type, location, etc.)

A few things to keep in mind:- Making offers is generally not a very difficult or time-consuming process.