Additionally, I seek information regarding agents that could help me find the properties that I am looking for, property managers that could help me understand the demographics of these areas and what would need to be done to reach close to market rents, and, if at all possible, someone who can guide me through this whole process.I understand this is a lot to ask, and I appreciate any and all advice, but, unfortunately, none of the people that I know personally have done any investing like this or on this scale.

Do they usually give you all the details you seek or is it kind of like job references where the former employers typically don't give much info beyond confirming that the person did indeed work there previously. 

That's normally the premise behind waiting two years - it proves that your income isn't erratic and that you are a good lending candidate.While it may not be the best, and while you haven't disclosed the reason behind your seeking a loan, maybe you should look into whether a margin loan would be a good fit.

Seeking general contractors in the Jonesboro, ar area.

Right after they tried to kill our energy industry, repeal the death penalty and the ERPO laws. 

And they seek out like features: If your property is a 3/2 with an attached garage, they will favor comps that have attached garages over those that do not.However two appraisers can give very different appraisals.

You are allowed to pay off the contract sooner than the balloon, typically without a penalty…however you’ll want to read the contract to make sure that there aren’t any ‘early payoff’ or refinance penalties.

Readers are advised to seek professional advice.

I'm a risk-seeking individual and that would personally make me a little nervous... you never know if/when someone might tap into that money they have set aside for you.

I thought I would ask my questions before I seek out another lender to see what people on here would suggest.