I've read close to 10 books on real estate, financing, and tax laws over the past month, but I'm not in a position to apply any of it because I'm stationed in the armpit of America...Altus, Oklahoma.

Lots of ground school and flight trying required before you even solo.Learn and apply real estate skills before you begin to focus on any single niche.

Please don't interpret this as the offers will be ridiculous in nature.2 - Will they make offers before I inspect the property? 

The due on sale clause in the note applies. 

That advice ususally applies when someone want to HELOC or refi their residence and invest the cash, but might apply in your case.

You guessed it! The exit strategy!The exit strategy is a key determining factor for most hard money lenders on whether or not the loan is doable. The exit strategy must make sense.Consider the exit strategy and implor...

I'm discouraged by the renters we have applying or not reaching minimum qualifications.

For example, create more natural light on the interior or develop a better drainage system to move water away from the home. 

Also two weeks ago the Chronicle ran an extensive article in the Business section regarding the boom we are seeing in the natural gas industry and companies have made large investments and bought commercial property around town and other surrounding areas in regards to that industry as well. 

Which renter wanted applied to future rents.