You can literally be a middle school school dropout, turn 21, and the next day be a Big Bank loan officer without ever passing a single test.But for Local Lenders with flexibility, we face a LOT of hurdles just to add a single additional state or even maintain our own...Think of that whenever you read "lending in all 50 states!"

Same question, can you receive higher than market rents and is your profit higher or are there additional ongoing expenses.

I developed criteria that reduce the risk that the investment does not perform well.With that approach, I am about 2 more properties away from achieving my goal.

I guess my intention is to purchase free and clear then pull my initial investment out and acquire additional property

Do they get "home owners" or "renters coverage" and is my llc listed as "mortgagee' , "certificate holder' , "additional insured'. insurance agents feedback would be appreciated Thank you.!

Additionally, learning the different market segments, especially here in Central Ohio, would help us focus our attention on what others have found to be the most successful paths to follow.

I did email the appraiser Saturday morning and explained my concern with a detailed list of work that was performed at the property, such as the new roof and all the upgrades.

CA prime spots are a long term buy and hold play.. as we know the CA market is subject to some swings in values some can be dramatic.. but over time the state has shown some of the best performance in the entire US... but if your one who worries about value on a daily basis then RE can drive you nuts... if you have a long term investing horizon then you buy and hold and if and when we hit a trough you hold through the trough.. you only lose money when you sell at poor times. 

Thank you @Scott Ryne it's amazing that you explaining what I want say in a lot better way. the projects it might be small or big and either he is under paid or over paid very true. in addition that it's my benefit to reduce cost and the bigger the project the better his fees, I feel it's not fair.

I am new to REI and want to get into wholesaling initially to build some additional investing capital.