i hate talking about carpets in rentals. it gets my blood boiling. i hate shopping for carpet.

The insurance seems high, have you shopped around?

That is my sole advertising method and the best part is that whoever drives by and calls is not going to waste your time vetting the neighborhood because they already know where it is.

If an LO get's you to rate lock, it means you are done shopping for a loan and you will use them.

There is a brick two story duplex being rehabbed down the street from me.
As a newbie, I want to stop in and pick their brains. oops, I mean stop in and say hi.
What might be a couple key questions to ask. After all...

This is a lower middle class but mostly tidy neighborhood, late 80's construction.I'm aiming for modern but inexpensive finishings as we are on a fairly tight budget (most of it is going to AC/roof etc).

You need to ask, What needs to be renovated, how is the economy/job growth in the market, what is the neighborhood like, is a chance to get $7,200 per year worth $40,000, Will you be able to qualify for a refinance before his terms are up?

I am working on putting a property in contract to wholesale in a great and safe neighborhood in Columbus, OH.

Erin, I'm in your neighborhood and would like to meet and help you, not trying to sell you anything,,,see my PM to you

My focus is renting out quality affordable homes (to use your terms) in low income neighborhoods (part mission part profit).