I forgot to say that I do like the style of the materials you chose for the house, I didn't only want to give negative feedback!

They can go to 150% LTV if they wish, since they are the private mortgage lender and can have whatever underwriting criteria they want - for example they might be flexible on LTV if you show them that you're buying a good property with the funds, or if you have a track record, or if they like you, or their private underwriting criteria could be based on rolling the dice D&D style, etc.I'm not a lawyer and you should certainly involve one, but my understanding is that if you only want to do a deal or two this way, no one needs to get any fancy licenses.

BUT they have a lot of the newer trendy styles and colors.... 

Way too much gas, time and people who did not really want to make a decision at that moment.Now, if you met with the people, let them know you were there to help, THEN follow up with a drip campaign, I bet that would be fantastic.Everyone develops their own style, marketing type, etc.

You need to find recently sold houses, similar in size, style, bed/bath count and usually try to find renovated homes that fit the end product you want.With all that said there is no formula, it is your best guess.

I heard a rumor that studio style cardboard-box rental may be in pretty soon...Having a property an hour away is not a bad deal if it cash-flows but does it still cash-flow with you hiring a property manager who can take care of the immediate issues, IF you're not willing to drivie 50 -60 min to address any/ all tenants issue.s. 

Its a classroom style training that will teach you more than the books or podcast.

It might be rehab, wrong house style, square ft or many things not only price.

Basically it is a "yellow letter" style letter but the letter paper is a red, white, and blue theme.

Is this styling / staging a house for sale?