I would prefer one that is close to Hammond, Whiting, Highland and surrounding areas. 

I would prefer to hear from some investors who have used these people and get a recommendation from them. 

I do have a couple of recommendations for you though; Ask the listing agent ' Is there anything aside from price that the seller would prefer to have in an offer,' such as Specific closing date, or a lease back so that they may find a replacement property, etc....I have found this to be a very effective way to extract some of the seller motivation.

If you were a landlord reviewing my credit for an apartment which of these options  would you prefer.    

The niche that I have found most interesting is buy and hold.

I want to have LO as an exit strategy along with Flip and Hold.I know that as an exit strategy, some buyers would prefer a LO to just renting or being able to buy, so I know it opens a property up to more exits.Thanks!

Because of electricity generation and transmission losses, electric heat is often more expensive than heat produced in homes or businesses that use combustion appliances, such as natural gas, propane, and oil furnaces.If electricity is the only choice, heat pumps are preferable in most climates, as they easily cut electricity use by 50% when compared with electric resistance heating.

This loan can be done under the following terms.Must LEGITIMATELY be worth over $115K each.Must have 30%+ equity.Held in an entity (corp or LLC)Must cashflow (vacant units won't count toward cashflow)Credit preferred 680Minimum of 5 propertiesLoan request above $150K

He prefers to travel or go fishing instead of helping me out.

Preferably, it would be greatly appreciated receiving authentic recommendations from satisfied @investor and @landlord rather than from Pro's.