Should I get financing before I make a offer on property

[Quintin Gulley Jr]

Hello fellow bp members I new to the game and very eager to start making offers on some property. I want to get a little advice on that should I get my financing in order before I make any offers and whats the best way to make a offer?

[Jay Hinrichs]

its best to have this done.. you want to have your financing and proof of downpayment .. those should accompany any offer you write.. that's what your competition is doing. only way you would not need these is if its direct with an owner who is just clueless ( and of course there are many like that )  but they are getting smarter  :)