then pick up some other properties.Overall the leverage of your portfolio could be low, even if a specific property was high...This assumes you have a decent income outside of these etc, use the HELOC as your reserve, BUT have cash to back it up just in case.

Also there are State and County/Area specific forums.

Or maybe it's because of the age of the property which is built in the 1920s, but many homes in my market are built during that era so I can't imagine the whole city paying these astronomical policy fees. 

This is a perfect opportunity for me to start my direct marketing campaign but I want to make sure my postcard/mailer is specifically enticing to the owner.

In Ohio the title company typically fills the role of the attorney in other states, but if you PM me I'd be happy to get into more specifics with you about what you're looking to do.Hope to hear from you soon!

Need to know the numbers as everyone keeps saying.....anyone have any suggestions on sources/specific books that could help?

Common examples are sloped ceilings that aren't high enough, basement areas that, open porches, etc.Bottom line, if you're going to convert a property, you'll need to get floor plans.If you have more specific questions I'm happy to help you out.

Specifically, it's a PT to provide services (whatever that means) to one's own IRA.But I'd assert that it is not a PT to provide the IRA a benefit - it is only a PT when the IRA provides you or another DP a benefit. 

Where can I find a good source that provides a lot of various data specific to real estate?

I need help with structuring a plan to find these specific homes that are free to start off and also how the closing process works.