Please see this as constructive criticism..

Appreciate your advice and constructive criticism though thank you. 

Seed Capital is critical to getting started.

I discuss several aspects of lending from an experienced private lender's point of view (mine) on my blog that can be found on BP.

The loan is the most difficult aspect of the RE process. 2.

Time is kind of critical, as I need to start putting in offers on places in Colorado, where I’ll be relocating.

Prob start with an hourly rate for doing bookkeeping, gradually work into the physical aspects of mgmt (painting, running an open house, etc)I'm sure there are all kinds of things I haven't thought of, what are y'all doing?

And the accounting heavy aspects of REI is a very different skill set than project specific project analysis which is another animal entirely than a strategic investment advisor concerned more with your portfolio and holdings as a whole as compared to each individual piece.  

There income indicates they should be able to afford a higher standard of rental but clearly they are living beyond their means in other aspects of their life....too high risk.Applicant A indicates that one is irresponsible in regards to financial commitments due to the collections. 

Comps is critical and when you have an appraiser and/or realtor not wanting to put in more efforts to find them, lender’s hands are then tied.