I tend to adopt the same marketing philosophies of Fortune 500 companies: Does McDonalds or Lowe's have reps going door-to-door to market their products?

2. 1031ing into a product under construction allows you to start your cash flow that much more quickly. 3.

Also real estate investor agents and REO agents have different views on things as well.is there a place to understand the experience and type of product they sell?

Keep in mind - the listing doesn't need to be the final product! 

This rule is for having multiple FHA loans and moving out to purchase another using FHA.Good suggestion though, but its good to incorporate the mortgage planning end as well if you plan to use specific products in the toolbox to execute the game plan rather than finding out later and having to use plan B (conventional or other options).

Don Here’s another article/post I wroteWealth Enhancement Strategies for Real Estate Investors1.

They say investors are scooping up homes that should’ve gone to families, then relisting them at a premium after cosmetic rehabs.On the other side, many insist MLS flipping is just smart business, the investor takes on the risk, puts in capital for repairs, improves the home’s condition, boosts neighborhood values, and provides a move-in-ready product that buyers want.Some call it market manipulation.

- Going to guess that the payment difference wasn't enough to spur interest.Also going to guess a decent amount of people will use the 50-year mortgage and justify it by looking at what they may gain via appreciation versus renting and getting nothing.More investors may be more attracted to this product than average owner-occupants. - It will improve cashflow, similar to an interest-only (for first 3-5 years) mortgage. 

It all comes down to back-end funding appetite for the product.- My guess is they have enough funding sources and track record to be competitive in the marketplace, but ultimately supply and demand will dictate what they can offer

Wait . . . if buyers see one issue they wonder what others they do not see . . . put a quality product out there and you will get top dollar