Karen - A quick calculation that i have seen work multiple times is this (assuming that demo, construction costs and sales prices are not exotic or out of line):If your total sales revenue is 5-6x your land cost, you probably have a deal worth taking a hard look at.

Well and agent can pull them for you from the multiple listing.

Find multiple problems, become the sole answer to those problems being solved, and then you are essential. 

And she was licensed in multiple states and I suggested that she could make a nice little business if she marketed this service for investors.

Last but not least, am I allowed to screen multiple tenants' application at once?

Send mailers to Owner of multiple properties (target them to offload portfolios) 63.

I would think it does when multiple deals a month are rolling in.

Brandon Turner did a great review of the book a few months back: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2012/12/23/book-review-unofficial-guide-to-real-estate-investing/.I bought the book upon the recommendation of multiple people.

It is getting harder and harder to find umbrella policies that will include UM/UIM so I am guessing your state Dept of Insurance required it as part of a rate filing for that company or multiple companies.

A few additional notes: * obviously deal with only investors who have a track record* Hard money guys charge from 9-12%* They typical note is anywhere from 12 months to as long as 5 years* Options - I like putting these in my agreements so both my investor and I have multiple exit opportunities in case things don't work out between us.