Looking at starting non-profit, but want to leverage technology.Would like to have meetings virtually with the stakeholders that are out of town, what is good and affordable?

For you investor folks viewing this purely as a business transaction, who can afford to lose the home and your EMD without your entire financial life going into disarray (you shouldn't be risking what you cant afford to lose if it's business!)

Ladera Heights and surrounding areas are much more affordable and might be a good candidate for your needs.

Maybe the asking price is so right that you can afford to do whatever it needs, but it might be worth talking to the city or county codes person.

Lee and Charlotte Counties are great places for flip properties and affordable buy and hold properties as well... especially with the way rental rates have increased over the past 5 years.As for the Smoky Mountains, I'm sure I don't have to explain the vacation rental potential up there.

This is frustrating for me because it slows my progress or growth due to the fact that I must grow these connections with various members on my team. 

How is it SUPPOSED to work when Sally Q Consumer expresses frustration with her current agent in earshot of some other agent if no specific property or listing agreement has been signed yet? 

Hello, I am a new-to-Real estate investor looking for affordable rental properties and fixer-uppers in the Phoenix metro area. 

But I also cant afford to lose money.

You don't just want to buy something that you can afford to - you want something you can sell for a profit.