I was thinking these properties would be good to set something up on. 

I'd love to get a guide that shows me how to set this up and get started. 

Also, don't forget to set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interests you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsGood luck for both of you!

I am planning to get in there with my contractors monday, to define my costs a little more thoroughly before making an adjustments to our original offer.     

The discount points are higher -- here's FNMA's Loan Level Pricing Adjustment matrix -- or you can take a higher rate if you wish. 

I did not pay, as I thought the free is more than enough.I do have to say that there is probably a 50% flake factor once you set the appointment, and the potential tenant does not show up.

The more you know the better2. develop a plan...with expectationsIt doesn't have to be elaborate, but have a plan and set goals3.

We had enough properties with rent coming in that it didn't break us, but it I could have done so easily, had we been set up differently.

I'm just starting to do direct mail. on my yellow letter I added a google voice number. so now I have a problem with google voice phone not ringing and not letting me set a voicemail greeting. so im looking for a company or app that would give me a number and forward it to my personal number an also will allow my callers to leave a vm. any advice or opinions??

Everything was set and I got the loan officer every last piece of information requested and needed from the underwriters.