However, when I see what I consider an inexperienced team try to raise funds last summer on one portal (and fail) pop up on yet another portal nine months later, with the same "experienced sponsor" mantra, something is amiss.Don't get me wrong, I think there is a need for CF and it will continue to grow and offer opportunities, but what you said rings very true. 

Consume everything u can on BP concerning wholesaling.

I did a good part of my growing up in the San Fernando Valley - Woodland Hills and No Hollywood, and still have lots of family in LA.  

That impression could be very expensive, time consuming and hard to defend against if a family member or government agency objects later on.  

@Ryan KeeWhat part of Boise did you grow up in?

@Jared, Colorado Springs is growing so much.

Most of them come into REI with the consumer's mindset of "I can save money if I DIY", even though few of them are qualified / licensed professionals in any of the skilled trades nor are they qualified financial, legal or business professionals.

Stripping wall paper is painful and time consuming. 

Does anyone know of any of the direct to consumer sites (like Zillow) that allow users of the platform to give feedback on a listing?

I can tell you that none of the portfolio lenders that I've ever used (I'm at about 8 different local banks that I have loans with) have any seasoning requirements on rate/term refi's.Great way to grow a portfolio without having to be out of pocket 25% of the purchase and 100% of the rehab costs for very long.