"Puffing" on a used car lot is almost expected, it is unethical and can be illegal in real estate.While we all have varying degrees of personal ethics they may not be in line with industry or business ethics.

Rate varies in different cities.

Thank you, I work to keep it the "King of the Moderate category".  2017 was a good year for bookings, starting with a strong  January, February and March. 

Here are some recommendations for you:Read Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

foreclosures = nonebankruptcies = nonecredit score = 680+DSC = 1.2+net worth >= loan amountliquidity >= 9 months P&IThese will vary by borrower, lender, and property but will provide a starting point for having discussions with lenders and determining their appetite for you and your property type.  

I love this town, though it can be tricky to find the right spots to invest because things can vary heavily block-by-block.

@Stephen Rossi Categorizing “good” areas is subjective and varies a lot from investor to investor, of course, but if you have any particular properties in mind I’d be happy to give you my opinion on if I would consider it an A, B, or C area and provide any additional insight I can.

If you fall into the above categories, my husband (and business partner) and I would love to meet you!

Lancaster is easier than Malibu).Even city, your mileage will vary depending on which district you're in.

Like @Jon Crosby I use Mint (got to love free accounting), but then couple that with MinttoReport (small annual charge), a great tool so you can export your Mint data and report it once you setup tags and categories.