FHA loans are still more forgiving to borrowers with challenged credit scores and there are some differences in underwriting requirements as well.

This includes property management expenses as well as rental income and expenses, additionally my own income and expenses.

A few people still do first and last month's rent but we quit on the last month's rent years ago and just do first and deposit.2.

I see so many rehabs that look like last year's styles copied and copied and copied.

Hey Bob, population change includes net birth/deaths as well and is not migration, which can confound the directionality of growth.Alaska for example has a birth rate above replacement rate, but barely shows any growth because net migration is negative.Quote from @Bob P.: I tend to like to invest where there are jobs and where people are moving to********************Ranked: Population Changes in U.S.

yes, some people (who run it as a full time business) do well, just as some people who run automotive manufactures, chemical plants, and construction companies do well.

Many (even experienced) General Contractors (who have lots of 'rehab' experience) will tell you they can do it, but I recommend workingwith a team / GC who has new construction experience specifically.We have spent the better part of the last 3 years designing and building single family homes and small multi-unit buildings (on spec) on the North and NW sides of Chicago. 

Last appraisal was Jan '17 and came in at $490k, before the LTR and Retail space were started (those not factored in). 

Flips can be good money as well but I would avoid unless you have a very experienced partner in it. 

So make sure you understand the difference of how your loan dollars are or are not secured. and then there are funds were your money is spread but your not specifically tied to a certain loan so in essance unsecured as well.