And I bet the best way to find out who's awesome in any given area is to ask other investors.

Have gone through it and while possible they (banks) will want a history on these properties.IMO the best bet is to buy some (whatever type you decide after research) with cash and see how you like the business.

Do you have any other suggestions or any ideas as to how I might determine if where I'm looking seems to be a god bet?

I bet mortgage brokers are even more excited about owner financing and lease option agreements!

Not sure about the whole testing process four years later but I'd be willing to bet that it's contaminate free unless they were running a Walter White Breaking Bad type of operation.

I bet if I looked him up he owns companies that build developments and companies that manufacture construction materials.

I bet you're now officially hooked on real estate.

And don't bet on just one horse.

That process takes about 2 years and the banks have clamped down on it.For now your best bet is by taking out credit under your personal credit.My business partner just got approved for a no doc unsecured personal line of credit from a B of A for $25,000 in 2 weeks and the interest rate is 1.99% for the first year.I hope that helps.David H.

Your best bet would be to add a 200 amp service panel and keep the existing circuits as 110.