BiggerPockets forum has been a great resource so far!

It, and you all, are invaluable resources.

Also, another thing to consider is an appraiser is human, sometimes they can't really justify a big jump in value in a short amount of time, regardless what the house is, in their mind, they might subliminally ding you a bit, because it just appraised much lower, and especially after 2007-09, appraisers have their back to watch, appraisers were going crazy at that time doing exactly this, so sometimes it pays to wait a little while just for that reason as well.

You can find more resources under Education for your REI learning.

Very thankful to have come across this blog in my infancy as it is a priceless resource and looks to be a community where everyone is aiming to help everyone succeed!

Raising money really isn't rocket surgery if people have access to the right tools and resources.  

Loans are non recourse and Matt Allen book is a great resource.

I would mainly use it for research but unless you are trying to break into a market you are not familiar with that's probably not your best resource.

If your thinking of Cleveland this is a great resource to have saved Cleveland Neighborhood Guide

You are right, I must never loose sight of the humanism that goes into our relationships.