I'm in process of investigating my next investment property purchase, and would like input based on others  experience. 

It seems a little low to me, and that is something I need to investigate.

It's okay James but I too thought some of this information was a bit inaccurate (I first started by getting info from a third party and investigated), but found out if you ask (life is just a play on words so to speak) you will get the answers you are looking for.For instance I too read the part about the section 203(k) being only for owner-occupants and was a bit skeptical when told that this was not true cause I had read it on HUD.

I would recommend you investigate ways to build up your capital before you jump into rehabbing.

You will want to investigate your market.

Well,…..I’m interested in the list I gave over so that I can lay eyes on the property and investigate if it’s worth pursuing.

Unless your plan in an emergency is to barricade yourself inside the station with the police, they most likely won't be that helpful.You should investigate this area, specifically, police response times, crime types and frequency, and what the police their get paid.  

My investigation into second mortgage rates has yielded a range of 8 - 15%, but I have few (6) data points at this time.

Hey everyone, I want to weigh the cost and advantages of building a new 2-flat vs. gutting an older one, but am having trouble finding decent information online for area home builders specializing in affordable 2-flat...

A day past by and I finally see the owner of the van carrying tools into the house, so I investigate.