Waiving further termite discussions strengthens the offer significantly in my opinion.  

In fact, I require a local, licensed, bonded contractor submits an estimate on all rehab deals even if you will have your brother-in-law do the work for you.

With the current market and as it strengthens, you would be fortunate to purchase 1 property with your criteria/formula within a 6-month time period.

To put this in other terms, this area is an AA bond (AAA is the top), it won't have the greatest returns but you will have a great shot at getting those positive returns as it's a good area with good tenants. 

I do see the connection and I have a pretty good imagination in sniffing out properties that would be worth following up.Often, a home may be pledged for bond, if they don't show up, the property is seized, sold at auction.

I decided on a strategy that includes cash, stocks, and bonds to allow my money to grow.

You will also meet some people that you will have a life long bond with and would happily lay down your life for.  

To clarify, not companies that lend money to investors, but individuals who has money sitting in bonds or in cd's.  

As I understand from what I read the best option for me would be a bond to deed and treat it as a regular loan through him.

Any walls that are severely cracked, I will cover the entire wall with 90min Dura bond and 48in wide window screen for stability.