I just received this today and as of yet have not evaluated the actual properties myself. 

I've purchased 2 fannie mae home path propetties for myself and received my commission for them.

Hello,I received a call from our mortgage carrier yesterday stating they could offer me a lower APR on our home loan and lower our monthly payment.

I received the appraisal yesterday and it included a warning about potential severe increases in flood insurance costs in the years ahead.

I did one mailing earlier this year, 1000 pieces, and received a total of close to 50 calls but no deals.  

I understand that you yourself must be a licensed agent to receive referral fee.

First I require a large option fee that applies to the down payment as long as they purchase (with owner or bank financing), next I charge above average rent then kick back the part above average part towards the down payment AS LONG AS they pay on time, I give them 35 months to buy (since a 36 month lease option is considered a constructive sale by the IRS, I would penalize myself by making the option longer and have to pay taxes of a sale in year 1 even though never received the funds), and lastly I follow up with owner financing which they are very close to having enough funds after 35 months anyway. 

Preferably, it would be greatly appreciated receiving authentic recommendations from satisfied @investor and @landlord rather than from Pro's.

I was told because I am using 1031 exchange money for this property that I can not receive any money back after closing or if I did it would go back to the 1031 company then it would be disbursed back to me and I will have to pay taxes on it.Because of this they are applying the security deposit to the principal because I can not receive any money back and it is in the purchase contract that I receive the deposit.

My preference is to buy and hold, and receiving an income via rent, apparently.I think the first step would be just driving and getting to know the area better.Any other suggestions are welcome and appreciated.