Working with private money or hard money lenders is increasing due to the crazy restrictions by traditional banks these days.

I require vet records showing current shots and breed not in restricted list, AKC canine good citizen certificate, dog license, liability insurance of at least $100K with me listed as additional insured, and 1.5 months' rent security deposit instead of just one -- no outside dogs, and no puppies.  

I picked up a new townhouse yesterday, and I've been on the fence about putting up window treatments and some "odds and ends" to make it look more complete.

That's odd though because I reached out to two separate mortgage officers and they both told me the same thing; apparently I need to shop around a little more.I understand that this should sometimes be factored in as the cost to play but consistently after factoring in the water, PMI, lawn/snow potentially, etc., I just couldn't justify it in comparison to a conventional loan on a single family.

If the traffic # and growth in that area are in your odds.

Well Trex Samson (the person) is listed twice one as an older man and one a younger one which could be a JR. but odd on education the same info is listed on both.  

Short sales and REOs will impose various restrictions that make wholesaling difficult.If you're serious about wholesaling, you need to be doing your own marketing and finding your own non-MLS deals. 

For some strange and odd reason, I'm seeing way too much traffic on my website from Russia.

Also depending on what home you buy there are a few variable restrictions that can apply.

@Ryan Provost That model is effective, but due to refi seasoning requirements, your pace can be restricted if you are trying to move too fast.And last but not least, welcome to BP.