Even though I've worked within many parts of the industry, there's still so many areas I haven't touched so not sure I could speak to them.That being said, speaking from experience as someone who worked their way up the SFR route with fix and flips, buy and holds, and other creative financing strategies, here's who you might want to know: - Wholesaler/bird-dogs (or somebody who finds deals for you)- Investor Friendly Mortgage Lenders (for financing)- Investors in the areas you want to buy in.

I did speak with a mortgage broker today briefly. 

But, I'm saying speak with your RE attorney. 

Quality help is hard to come by and when I do find them fair wages and appreciation is how to keep them.

Our track record speaks for itself. 

In Fresno i'd stick to downtown or tower district, they tend to have the best rental markets for the area as far as caps and quality of tenants. 

I have a few investor contacts I am planning on speaking with, but just not ready for that conversation yet. 2.

I would talk to a financial advisor, particularly one who is not motivated to just sell to your mom.An idea I heard on one of the earlier episodes of the podcast is investing in high quality, discounted notes.

What I mean is you can sit down and tell her the above: the changes she wants are cosmetic, non-material things that do not affect her quality of life or safety.

Will the quality of flooring be the determining factor in someone making an offer on the house?