I'll pm you a few lenders I know that do one or both of these loans. also here's an article highlighting the differences. http://themortgagereports.com/21895/fannie-mae-homestyle-vs-fha-203k-renovation-loan

Also, I know I've read up on blogs and heard in podcast about being sensitive for mailing to those who may have had a loss recently, ANY SUGGESTIONS for KEYWORDS that can help me trigger some good articles for a newbie as I push my first campaign out??

I really like your article Ali.

@Mark Poulton I can't help but notice that you have given incorrect advice numerous times on the Tax/Legal forum.

I own  numerous multi family properties where all of them are 100 years old in Minneapolis, and I average 5% over many years. 

For example see this: http://www.investopedia.com/articles/basics/11/cal...

In my novice opinion, this is what needs to be done to the house:Mold inspection/eradication (water damage from leaking water heater in attic)HVAC neglect (possible mold)10 Fogged Windows (house has numerous large beautiful windows that have become opaque due to moisture)Pressure wash exteriorReplace Carpets (approximately 1500-2000 sq ft)Paint interior walls/sand and paint trimPlumbing hardware has all been removed/needs to be replacedPool filled with excessive amounts of leaves/debris (pump is running)Excessive amounts of trash throughout house yard and pool houseLive Oak growing onto roof (arborist needed)New Sod (currently all weeds)Pool Deck ResurfacingGarage Door Openers have been removedLarge golf ball sized chip on bottom of granite on islandresurface built-insExterminatorPatch holes/cracks in walls (about 10 fist sized holes)Many light fixtures missing (10 or so in closets and bathrooms)smoke alarms missingSo, part of me was disgusted and felt very guilty watching my buddy conduct a walk through via the internet.  

So I recently read an article about using a retirement account to buy real estate.

Your electric panel might have some slots where "tandem breakers" can be used, which would allow for adding circuits. http://www.ashireporter.org/homeinspection/article...

Any advice or links to good articles would be appreciated!