It's a pretty standard business model that I follow and it is working well.  

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It is standard to put down between a 5-10% on any sale with FHA having the most strict guidelines. 

There are multiple off streets within the "standard" 1/4 mile that range all over price wise.

It is pretty much standard that materials delivered on site can be billed, right?

There is a reissue rate that is usually lower than the standard rate as they can fall back on the previous insurer if anything comes up from the previous title being run.

You shouldn't need the option period if you are using the standard TREC contract.  

The idea of producing passive income through cash flow, amortization, tax deduction, and appreciation fascinates me.

She has auto deduct for the rent.Paul

It really depends a great deal upon what's standard for the area.