I too agree that many markets in the midwest have provided a lower barrier to entry given the higher prices inside of the metropolitan areas.

@Jeremy Galloway may be able to provide some insight.

This rule provides a fast way to decide if a property is worth further investigation.

I understand that they do some of their own servicing but I do not think they provide for outside clients.

I'm in search of a mentor who can provide guidance and support as I embark on my first fix and flip project.

@Jaylan ArcherThanks very much for providing this list of New England resorts!

Just be weary of the rehab numbers and ARVs that provide.

It has made NO ONE responsible enough to provide me with documentation.

Slaven, we have some lenders in our network that will provide a HELOC on investment properties. 

If it were an exclusive buyers agreement and insisted on 3% with no contingencies, that is a lot more rare and broker-sided but from the terms you've provided, it appears he's just trying to protect himself from timewasters.