Vice versa, if you are just starting out, you might want to be more conservative to tackle any unexpected expenses that arise.The 70% rule is an industry standard, but that doesn't mean you can't adjust it based on your desired ROI.

I'm totally looking for somebody that will help out with the paper work and keeping within the law; and also (And just as importantly) help finding the deals based upon my criteria.

If it was about buying properties, it would be called "collecting".Assuming a property that is good for both, one simple way (the best way) to see which is best is based on comparing the potential profit from a flip to how many years it would take for the potential cumulative CF to equal that potential profit. 

Many of these financial advisors make money based on the portfolio and/or trades made.

The amount is based on youngest age of the borrowers. 

It is not in my nature to go out and give bad reviews, but I feel obligated to warn people about a group based in SoCal who sell rehabbed and rented properties in Alabama.

I’d also think about creating a sales position that is based on commission.

There is some amazing opportunities for rentals based on the area.

According to my calculations, using Brooklyn's property tax rate of 0.78%, the tax should be around $354 per month based on taxable value of the property, not the $716 estimated by the agent.

Blue Ridge looks attractive based off my search and pricing there.