Being a landlord for some time, I've learned the best ways to screen tenants and found new sources of finding information about past tenants that is not reported in credit reports and eviction checks. 

BTW, it is illegal to discriminate against them as you can not discriminate based on source of income.

Quick question...I am setting my criteria for my owner occupied list and Im under Property: Equity ($); should this # be on the side of + $30-50k or is there a number I should shoot for/no preference?? For the Equity%...

You should consider sourcing equity and debt part of your regular business practice.  

As a brand new agent, who wants to become a real estate investor, how are you going to learn about the market, sourcing deals, negotiating, networking, etc? 

Can anyone recommend some good wholesalers or sources to find under market properties for rehab?  

@Tony Stephenson I try to source all my materials through Home Depot.  

What would be your advice on sourcing money towards finishing up the basement?

. - I'm currently getting a Heloc on my three family through Bay Coast Bank, as they lent the highest LTV in the region, from talking to multiple lender sources beforehand.

He has been in that side of the industry for some time, and if he can't issue the loan he can get Tu to a reputable source that can.