For instance, in Texas we have the Texas Education Agency and you get can get all sorts of school accountability and performance ratings for all sorts of school districts and individual schools through out the state.

5) when looking for a mortgage is it best to go through a mortgage broker or individually through credit unions and other lenders?

I would also like to involve local disadvantaged young people from the community in the renovation process to teach them skills that could enable them to find jobs in this field. 

Guru's teach it, people write about it in forums, blogs and articles. 

My intention is to teach not seek and destroy.

There were individuals asking for the 1BD for $1600 a month as well; however it was denied due to the seller wanting to sell.

Willing to network with local investors.  Hit me up for any relevant discussion

If the banks find out that these companies are not complying, that could mean big trouble for them.I haven't run into any companies at this point that will allow an unlicensed individual to pull comps, take the photos or give their opinions. 

I've spent a lot of time and money trying to work with a few individuals who ultimately did not follow through on their end.  

It's a painful road, and not many "Good" wholesalers will care to teach you, why?