House Inspectors. https://www.mrhouseinspectors.com/Yes, his last name is actually House...

I'm looking to purchase 10-15 new-build single family homes (250k-$300k range) as long term holds.

Why do you think there has been no magic solution for last years?

@Sharma Parth City of Flint is losing population, so not a great place to invest:(Detroit on the other hand, has been growing for the last 5-6 years and finally the US Census Bureau recognized that (please Google to verify!).

While we have not yet secured our first property, we have spent the last year+ educating ourselves, networking, driving for dollars, and substantially reducing our debt load.  

As long as the appraisal will support it, you can get it refinanced.

Spent all last year in Playa Del Carmen, and met a few investors there. 

Hi,I have been doing private lending for a very long time, most of time first lien, some time 2nd lien also.recently came across a situation where first lien is already there on property and there is clause than 2nd lien can not be done on property.Investor(borrower) giving me option that we can prepare a new document for "Equity pledge" this mean conditional equity in property if there is default.I never heard this thing before.any one any input on this.Thanks in advance.

Holding long-term Lessons learned?

"Long Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene is a good options and will help with getting an idea of good markets all over the place, not just your own backyard.