Also, since there is a huge gap in the industry in teaching people how to understand development and the different options we've launched an education arm to help bridge that gap so it's not just the "big guys" with deep pockets that can be a developer. 

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookTo find out about an area go to IREM.org search for ARM certified property managers.

I'll take ugly properties that make me money all day over beautiful ones that cost me an arm and a leg.

Most lenders do have similar processes.Most of the people who will advertise their services to you here on BP are brokers for direct lenders.Most of the Brokers on here charge an arm and a leg for their services which is the reason why, initially, I did not utilize private lending.I'd be happy to recommend the Broker we use who is great at what he does and is very reasonable when it comes to the commission he adds for his services.We do a lot of investing just outside of Charlotte in the York, Chester, and Lancaster Counties.

Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.

Unless you plan to arm the home with some good security features, work with someone who knows the area or stay out altogether.I am also available as a resource.

Nothing explicitly prohibits it if you start an STR and later change your plans.

I would even obtain a COFI arm permanent loan where the payments were based on an interest rate lower than what the market rates were.

God does not explicitly prohibit debt in His Word.  

Saying this explicitly on a public board under what I assume is your real name is probably not a good way!