I tried to get a Home Equity on my house so I can hope to fix it up and rent it out but the bank told me my mom has to agree to it.

The idea is to discourage the small-landlord's practice of nonrenewing leases due to personality conflicts, whether you find the tenant likeable enough, etc.

Not syndication to other websites but our own personal website?

As that will at least help folks that you reach out to know that you are a real person, with a picture and professional bio.

Personally we avoid the "blow and go" contractors.

Here's an overview of some common types:Traditional Commercial Mortgages: These are conventional loans offered by banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions to finance the purchase or refinance of commercial properties.

(Talking about myself in 3rd person) haha!

One of his bank accounts shows $15K, another just a few thousand.  

Personally I think CT and RI have a lot of potential.

On the other hand these are also where you might find your deepest buys so it really just depends on your personal strategy and buy box, many investors are having success in these areas.