I've done initial consultations with a couple now, and my impression is they do not seem expert in the above areas or perhaps completely unfamiliar.

You only get one chance at a first impression, and in the early days of your role as business owner, every contact counts.

I have had USAA for 12 years and been extremely impressed.  

I'm impressed with your analysis- this is the greatest challenge of scaling using the BRRRR method.

Recently I'm starting to look at East Orange, Irvington and Elizabeth for investment opportunities, just wonder how's people's general impression on the safety of these towns (compared to Newark, for example)?

Have some cash in the bank, but nothing that would impress a lender.

CIA Inspectors are my favorites http://www.ciahomeinspection.com/I’ve also used bpg, they are good too, just not as impressed 

I was under the impression that I could get a second fha loan if I were to show underwriters/lenders that I personally needed somewhere to live because all my units are spoken for.

From the impression I got from the current tenants, they plan on staying for a while.

I’m very impressed and also motivated along with all of you.