@Nathan Gesner Thanks Nathan, you are always so helpful when I post a question on here so I wanted to come back and personally thank you and post pictures of the issue being fixed.  

Let me know how I can help anyone out.

In a few posts, it seems as if some brokers will not just work with banks, but have developed relationships with private money lenders and will help investors find them.

I wouldn't mind jumping on a quick call and giving you a breakdown of my business if that will help you set better expectations. 

Hopefully this helps.

Hope this helps.

More paperwork, but it will help weed out the unserious buyers.

I am also finding that as you mentioned part of the learning curve is knowing what a particular state's law is.At the same time, I have in the past found paying some money for a course has helped me to learn and take action more quickly. 

@Nick Longthey will, but in the long run I don't think it matters all that much to save half a point or a point.i am still not sure what you are trying to accomplish - happy to help if you want to share more

Multifamily properties, like duplexes, can be particularly appealing because they allow you to live in one unit and rent out the other, which helps with covering the mortgage while also generating income.Another option is to invest out-of-state in markets where property prices are more reasonable but still offer great cash flow.