You likely will have trouble finding a lender willing to go through the HUD process, but as this article indicates, government secured funding for construction and development projects may actually be easier to get than conventional funding at this particular point in time. 

I was sorry I didn't make it to Wichita in time to come this month.

In "trendy" neighborhoods such as Ohio City and Detroit Shoreway; where property values are going from next to nothing for a "handyman special", to skyrocket prices for a full rehab; I find that valuations (and neighborhood values) can vary not only street by street, but even house by house.The bottom line, is... probably not a good idea to rely on Rentometer... probably not a good idea to rely on anyone who does not live in the northeastern Ohio... and probably not a good idea to rely on anyone who is not intimately familiar with the neighborhood. 

It's more expensive, but I never have to worry about it being done correctly, there is never any aggravation, and it saves on tax preparation because they know the books intimately and don't have to reconstruct anything.

I'm very interested putting in time to network here, find deals, and ultimately partner up with others from the area who are willing to work with me.

You'll be pleasantly surprised how much more affordable housing is here compared to Colorado (still pricey) but contractors are needed left and right.Would be happy to flow you deals.

Almost all the properties I’ve been able to purchase below market value are the result of my being able to see value that others missed, or in times of difficult financing being able to offer cash for difficult or impossible to finance properties.  

In time, that will change and people you met in school will start climbing the professional ranks.

I was very impressed with Folsom but it looks like we are little behind in timing.

Home insurance quotes ranged from $160 to $260 per month which I was pleasantly surprised considering it's my first home insurance policy.I'll update if I feel I should've chose differently.Cheers,Dom