I have personally profited over $150k in flips in 2014 alone by deals that I've picked up through this club and plenty more in the pipeline.Don't be shy.

but also if you find a realtor make a deal with them... " hey if i use you to buy X many house is there anyways i can get a rebate after so many" i am perfectly happy with the you scratch mine i scratch yours... ) Also you want your realtor to be someone you can go drink a beer with and have a normal conversation with.

I'm a rehabber so it's a bit different, but I work with plenty of agents.

I have a list of plenty of properties in my brokerage and could help you find any type of property you are looking for as well as inform you on how the market is here.

In this business there is plenty of ways to make money without messing with the most powerful entity in the US (the IRS).

I wasn't aware  but she has a drinking problem.  

Most likely though, you will find out plenty of liability insurance will be more than adequate.  

There's a lot of fantastic info on BP, and plenty of great local investors also!

Regardless, a BBB rating below "C" is very noteworthy, and not in a  good way.Paying the appraiser directly and before closing is normal with a mortgage broker.There are certainly plenty of mortgage brokers out there where you would not have to ask this question.As for your bank, I wouldn't knowingly do the loan with someone known for bad customer service.

There are plenty of other auction sites that allow financing.