Here is what I gleaned and I have been reading this forum since it got started and keeping updates:a) Everyone agree CA has lots going for it like tech industry, nice weather and great RE appreciationb) The ones who are optimistic think things can only get better or keep growing at same rate due to the fact that the people who are moving here are smart and highly qualified (at expense of the "weak" who are the ones leaving or not coping)c) The pessimistic ones think it is almost impossible to live here and that they are hanging on because they have a job or were lucky to have bought 10+ years ago.

I've gleaned these lenders from the kind people on BP.

If you want specific, tangible information, you're likely going to glean that from people, not books.

What are you hoping to learn/glean from BP?  

TD and US Bank are my best recommendations.I've gleaned these lenders from the kind people on BP.

@David Johnson What are some free resources I can glean from to get started?

., I would glean all you can from people that invest or are professionals in the areas you're interested in.

This is just what I have gleaned from watching his show and listening to his podcasts.  

That would include any particular inspector that you feel lives up to the spirit of trying to work with landlords to create a lead safe Toledo, i.e. if you ran into an in inspector that, in your opinion, was overzealous, you are free to share that information also.As a starter for the conversation, I have gleaned what I think are the most notable points from the Lucas County Health Department guidance:Preparation Tips for a Lead Dust Wipe InspectionPreparation-Tips-for-a-Lead-Dust-Wipe-Inspection.pdf (lucascountyhealth.com)They have a video here: For reasons I will explain later, I think the video is outdated.Visual inspection of all surfaces, interior and exterior, to ensure there is no chipping, cracking, or peeling paint.Paint debris, paint dust, and paint chips are failure of the inspection.Basements and attics that are directly accessible from inside the unit are subject to the inspection.

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