Go through and learn as much as you can, read forum posts, articles, listen to podcasts, read books and ask questions on the forum.

Finally the judge did remove the order based on seeing a loan approval , plans etc.

If you were holding for appreciation but did not use the property for personal use at all that too could be used as demonstration of intent.Your accountant will be the final decider. 

Scott's book an estimating rehab cost, it is very clear and helpful to anybody.It will tell you what to ask to contractors, find out your local prices by talking to contractors.Then find an agent, go check houses, look at the list, decide what needs to be done.Your agent should provide you comps, so you know if price is good or bad.If everything is greek to you, you might want to start by getting professional help as much as networking.Good Luck!!!

Do you have any resources (websites or books) that can point me in the right direction for following the SEC rules.

Hey guys I am finally breaking the seal and jumping into the cold waters.

I would focus on using facebook ads.And finally, probably the most important, you need a good converting website / landing page.

LOLmarkets ebb and flow.. and for sure to Mike's point if your business is flipping higher end homes you do want to be cautious I know a few fo the guys I work with are not reaching for deals. it will be the newbie who reads a book on remote rehab that will get caught.

Bottom line is after 6 months in escrow we finally were able to locate the second lien holder.

A tip that I received from one of the Bigger Pockets' books was to include a family picture at the bottom of your letter.