I think we charge about $50 per application for every person over 18 years old.

I would say having family nearby could be beneficial if you think they could be of any assistance.

You think any of them are jealous of my success? 

But it's difficult and time consuming, and despite David Greene's book, I do think it's difficult for a brand new investor to BRRRR in Ohio or Alabama from California =)

I think my range will be somewhere around 300k. 

Call the police agency that responded and get the police report numbers for the reports before the hearing, they will not release the reports to you, but they will to the district judge.Show up at the hearing, explain the situation, give the police report numbers to the judge.If they check out, you will usually get an order of judgment immediately.

Look at fourplexes.I think we now  have Fannie loans (in addition to FHA) that cover owner occupied multi-family!

I think of it this way- A minimum of 10% of all my partner and I earn we give back.  

Why do you think purchase contracts are so long and have such small print?

I think that would be a good amount for a down-payment for a decent property.