Generally speaking there are 2 main types of loans for investors: “Conventional” and “Portfolio”Conventional - I'll define these as loans that come from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (if you recognize those names).

-Define your criteria:Type, size, of property.

She said she can’t get the cash flow and broad pool of renters anywhere closer.   

I'd start with broad strokes, being from ND you probably aren't looking to avoid freeze thaw cycles, but narrow in on price point, returns, population growth etc.

I am not sure how much they paid the attorney to look at them however, our contracts are given to us (Realtors) and are defined on a State level, and than modified to a regional area, and finally, a brokerage level. 

My wife and I stage every house we sell, and it goes a long way, particularly if you have any "odd" spaces that are hard to define on their own, i.e. a very small bedroom or random nook somewhere.As Forrest mentioned, you will get top dollar with a finished house.  

Define the fear.2.

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(Basically between Waldburg and Victory and E Broad and Bee Road)I'm an agent and investor in the area, would love to earn the opportunity to help you out!

I know saying “real estate” is very broad, but I’d be interested in really anything to do with it.