These answers are deep in the culture of the office.

I would never pay off someones loans and would not consider them as marriage material if they asked, thats a major red flag. 

Well $50 -200000 depending on how deep yo must go. 

Banks sometimes have all sorts of red tape to get a loan.

I didn't know the CU would be selling the loan until deep into the approval process.

Hello All, Needing help identifying possible deal here; 2/1 property in South Dallas in GREAT distress. I have a budget of ~150k total for this venture and I estimate about 55k in rehab costs excluding any work done m...

Go deep in podcasts, books, and local networking events. 

The area you live in is best, you can physically be at the property, and if you have plans on investing yourself you will have a deep understanding of the area. 

The fact that he is a graduate and can't qualify on his own is a red flag for me.My policy is that I do not accept cosigners.

This is where the market is right now if you buy with a rate in the 7s or 8s.The more distressed the property you find, the higher the chance there is for a deep discount and a value add, but also the higher the risk.