1 - no, it’s fine.

I am fine with buying REO via the mls when I can do a walk through or inspection, but auctions aren't for me. 

Statistics like this are fine when you look at a population as a whole but it doesn't take into effect the amount of effort put in by an individual.

If you have cash you're fine. 

If you select a market with population growth, jobs and wage growth, a balance between supply and demand and a diverse range of employers you will do just fine.

Hey Robert, I'm in kind of a rush, but quick answers IMO...Rent Roles - That's fine, as long as they can verify them and they're detailedCredit Scores - I would def want to know this before moving forward. 

I initially asked that the dog stay outside with someone while we look at the house but she immediately claimed the dog as an emotional support dog so for sake of argument I said that's fine and let them come in.

If you can't qualify for conventional due to credit now, you'll want to either figure out a lender (likely local) that is fine with your credit, bringing on a co-borrower, or considering long-term hard money options.

Another lesson learned but luckily, we still made out fine with this project.Check out the pictures below for some before & after shots!

There are LOTS of houses around here that are livable, fine, but certainly not nice.I got into it wanting to make sure every place I own and rent is nice.