Every state has their own materials and different testing questions.I can't tell you about the other two places but I can tell you about the Colorado Springs market. 4-plexes have become very popular here in Springs so prices are jumping higher making a good cash flowing properties difficult to find.

A college course won't need much investigation beyond the material to be taught, any course that has a state certification for licensing, you can be assured there isn't any flim flam stuff. 

We just like to attach debt to our properties for the tax benefits which materializes all the way up to around a 50% down payment.  

You just don’t seem to be landlord material to me..Lol

Failure to make any payment on or before stated date is considered a material violation of this agreement and is grounds for further action as permitted by law including but not limited to civil court claim, adverse credit reporting to all three agencies and surrender of tenant information to a collection agency.

You will get a wide range of answers because labor and material costs are very local.

Deal was purchase price: $48,000 rehab cost (labor and materials): $14,000 ARV appraised at $95,000 but put on market for $100,000

I would need the investor to put up all the money for the house and pay for materials.

Choose a retaining wall that complements your stairs, try to repeat the color, texture, shape and/or material used so they match.I don't hate the trees but maybe theres a reason they need to go?

I think that I am not supposed to promote companies here.