If comps don't support a starting sale price you're happy with, set it higher and see what happens.

Currently, my IRA's are with Charles Schwab (but my current acct set up does not support real estate investing).  

Since working in a lab there would be nothing to support that was possible. 

They take into account of your credit score and the income produced by the rental to be able to support the loan.

This would just use the income produced from the rental as the income to support the new mortgage.

Comps can support kitchen & bathroom updates to get maximum ARV and market rents." 

I have removed a wall and installed an LVL header, and used reclaimed beams from my W2 job as support.

Another thing I would definitely ask about is what kind of training/support the team offers in terms of marketing, lead generation, and overall practice as a realtor.

It's the business their in, they determine that the value of the property supports their loan such that should you default they can recoup their money through foreclosure.I know the point of using hard money lenders to essentially vet the quality of your deal has been brought up here and elsewhere many times, however, I think it's somewhat of an outdated notion.

BUT.... it seems there are a lot of poor people who support this group of women.To me the problem is not a single politician.