1) What separates your preferred lender or source of funds from the competition?

I found several sources that said a tenant could repair and deduct, I found several sources that said a utility company can't cut off heat in the winter without first giving 7 days notice, and I found several sources that said there is no minimum interior temperature law/code/guideline in MN at large, but some cities may be more specific. 

BP is a great source of information,  that being said I would love to connect with a local group near Traverse City MI to speak with some professionals.  

We only have to wait to close until rehab is complete or 30 days has passed on title.Our strengths are for buy and hold, 30 year term, aggressive rates, speed of closing(20 business days), only 30 days seasoning on title, no sourcing or seasoning on funds for closing, 75% LTV on purchase or refi, close under personal or business for title, and blanket loans for 3-9 properties per loan (helps clean up borrowers bureau as we do not report to credit/ raises LTV, consolidates payments).

Great question and helpful answers.I'm looking to do a cash out using rental income as the main source and the lender having first lien position ( free and clear properties in a good area).Have had these properties for 2-4 years as rentals.

Talking to the village has been our best source of that type of information and just being upfront with the zoning and permits division.

My partner and I have begun using e-commerce (Ebay, amazon, IG, and soon Etsy) and Uber as sources for extra income.

Find out the replacement dates on those bigger items:Roof will last for the anticipated life expectancy unless damaged by outside source such as a tree limb.  

My fear was that investors would be proprietary and secretive about their funding sources and private lenders.

I have read/heard differing opinions that wholesaling is a good place for someone new to start and other sources say that it is not a good place to start for a beginner.