As many areas have already seen that level of appreciation in the last 12 months, a combined 30-40% rise in MLS retail prices within 24 months seems to me at least unsustainable.

Even though you are responsible for knowing the rules, this is an important step that seems like they intended to use against you.

I did driving for dollars the other day and found a place that seemed like a gem in Pasadena, CA.

Also, from what I have gathered (which I may be wrong), the better cash flowing properties seem to be in the less desirable neighborhoods here.

It seems like you are in Milwaukee area.  

I contacted NASB / www.iralending.com - and they seem pretty easy to work with.  

i have also heard discussions about doing your own title search in the first place.. and not getting insurance or having a title company do itthe threshold of whether or not to do it  seems to be the cost of the property...

It's just so much information that some things seem a little unclear.

I've read some people are accepting debit or credit cards but this seems risky as well since they can call their bank to dispute the charge.

It seems like the rental calculator is more on a current purchase where we have had our home for 2 years.