There's a lot that goes into establishing actual values and whether or not a deal makes sense. 

It is a lot to think about.

I've looked at the list of available lenders and there seems to be a lot to choose from.

I get back a lot to visit friends since I'm not that far away.Anything and everything I see when I go back is crazy. 

I think an aspect of your strategy would be to establish credit.Credit is primary built by using credit cards. 

I have been in sales but I know I have a LOT to learn about real estate.

Originally posted by @Steve Vaughan:"...whether or not to establish an LLC.  

Plus, he'll have business lines of credit established without a personal guarantee. 

Balloon payments really aren't that good for a seller, but it gives them a repricing opportunity to continue a note, I shoot for 5 years, can go down to 3 years, but not sooner as you'll not be establishing enough equity to refinance from a 90% note, that is getting too close.

I need a investor friendly appraiser recommendation to establish a relationship with in the Lakeland,Fl area.