Yours likely will not be an exception.

It all sounded great, except the fact that many of the examples used on the show seemed to be in areas where the property values were a fraction of the price they are out here.

I don't think anyone would compile this except a title company.You could make estimates of the likelihood of claims. 

Hard money terms would be similar except they would want points and may do seconds at a higher rate.

Lastly, if you don't understand what's driving rents, then you shouldn't be renovating (except to neutralize the paint).  

(Yes, NYC is an exception to this and all other rules.)  

@William WalkerIt actually won't cost me anything (well... except lost rent), as they are apparently so confident in the quality of their service that they offer a "Love us or leave us" policy, which is that you can cancel at any time during the contract with a 60-day notice of intent to cancel.

(The previous limit was 10%)No more than 50%** of the units can be investor owned / rentals **10/26/2016 update – There is an exception to this rule, which reduces the required owner occupancy to 35%.

It's vital you leverage from experienced investors to mitigate your own headaches/financial loss. 

I don't know if California is an exception because of the house prices, and we're supposed to invest for appreciation instead?