Use those research skills to tackle the municipality web sites and consider paying for a list to help you narrow your search.

I realized that I need to get a skill in marketing.

But I don't think appraisal has been done unless it was a soft appraisal.

They said consensus across all the major banks was lower rates for a “soft landing” as growth slows .

I'm looking at taking out my first hard money loan and I'm curious if they typically do a hard or soft pull on credit since the loan is primarily asset based? 

You can always do some easy calculations in excel if you prefer that.If you have the skills or willingness to learn you could buy something that needs a little work which will give you some sweat equity. 

Wanted to see if anyone on here has used any General contractors that could recommend or any skilled trades that they have had a good experience with?

What skills can you leverage to grow a portfolio? 

I am considering taking the CCIM courses both to better my underwriting skills, and also to expand my network.

My rentals tend to be C-Class (safe neighborhoods, but lower middle class), plus I'm in a soft rental market.