It seems that any investment that does not create "ordinary income" would be ok (for example - need to avoid fix n flip, wholesaling, and anything that sells a product).

We bought some of the products we will be using for our video marketing campaign (tripod, microphone, etc.) and hope to start implementing video within the next week or so.

I mean how many CA sellers are on BP trying to sell CA homes.... as compared to sellers from all over the US bringing product to CA investors to buy... think about it.. why is that...

There are conventional loan products where you can qualify to purchase a home with owner-occupied rates IF you are buying the home for your parents.  

See http://bundlr.com/b/lease-options-ncIf your exit is to get a home owner prospect financed into a FHA product, before they move in, have a registered mortgage loan originator look at the 1003 app and give their opinion of the potential of getting a mortgageI strongly suggest some kind of credit improvement coaching service, I recommend www.upgrademycredit.comYou must be diligent if you wish to have  a program that helps people buy homes right now-The house has to appraise-The tenant buyer has to get Bank qualified-Having a tenant pay a five year lease isnt a bad idea either :)- Easy credit is dead, so for operators that want to help people get home loans that lease  and purchase down the road I think is a great idea

Very productive first couple days!

Our product and model for pricing heavily relies on Comps.

I really think the prior buyers were attempting to use an FHA type product or they were using a large national bank.

Thanks Doug, I have been checking around the forums and it's been productive.

My company does quite a bit of work on the Oregon coast, but we are a little further south (I, of course, would be more than happy to talk to you about interior finish products that we can deliver - but have one of your more local contractors install - ie. flooring, tile and cabinets -being the good sales woman that I am :) .