Wondering if anyone in the region can give me a reputable referral to who you are using for your title company and/or attorney.  

One of the things I have picked up here about markets is that they are regional.

I am going to research on what is Thermal imaging, but from experts in north of DFW region : Is it usual to get Thermal Imaging done, during inspection? 

You are right the smaller regional banks, or the 2 branch in a town kind with actual investment banking mindset, and ability to approve by hopping over to the VP's office next door can get you an approval within a week.

She's currently with a regional bank that's located  here in the greater Seattle/Tacoma area. 

@Mushfiq S.The main thing I would look at again is systematic and unsystematic risks.  2008 was a systematic downturn in RE, although some regions were adversely affected while others, like the red states in the midwest barely felt anything. 

It can be a very powerful strategy that when used properly will allow you to secure higher returns for your IRA dollars.The leading lenders who offer such non-recourse loans at the national level include:First Western Federal Savings Bankwww.myiralender.comNorth American Savings Bankwww.iralending.comThere are some others on a local/regional level.Because the lender's only security is the property, the terms are a bit more conservative - typically 30-40% down and 10% in reserves.  

We looked at Moore but the price points are all over the place in that area, so not sure how to approach that region.  

I live in Charlotte, NC and own my primary residence in the fastest growing region of the county.

I would love to get to know the local market better and to interview some property managers in the process as we search for our fist buy in that region.