I enjoyed seeing the style put into the house as well.

I was hoping to hear what style/functional type like single hung or casement for example.

@David Faulkner   I just sent an e mail to on high as I wanted to write a blog about alternative RE investing that NO one talks about and I thought would be interesting .the gal writes back and wants to know about my writing style.. etc..

For example: If you're looking at a ranch style 3bd/2.5ba 1500 sqft built in 1950 listed for 160K that needs reno - find properties that are the same style of house, size (+/- sqft), bedrooms, baths etc., etc. that on on the market.

I've got one of those for myself, but I like the above as it just keeps me in check when free styling on a call, and I can walk alway knowing the verbal offer I agreed to is good if the seller was truthful about property condition and rents.Hope that helps a little.

If it is a vacation rental and its on the water  you may want to consider log cabin style siding for it  - could really make it pop -  perhaps vinyl may be the way to go as specified earlier - it would last long with virtually zero maintenance though it costs a little more up front

I would also like to meet like minded investors in my area.As a newbie in this area, I wanted some feedback to avoid the traps and mistakes in using this style of lending on my first flip deal.Many Thanks,William

They're also great networking opportunities, though their different styles (SSIC meetings are big with lots of active networking beforehand, for example) may mean one is a better fit for your personality type and what you're trying to accomplish e.g. learning, finding a mentor, finding like-minded individuals, finding good contractors.  

A partner and I want to put some capital together to build some barn style doors to use in our rehabs and possibly sell to others.

Go out to lunch with them, go their offices and get a feel for their style of doing business, and their philosophy towards managing rentals.