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First step into a house hack/brrrr
I have the contact information of an off-market homeowner, should I contact him now or after I get pre-approved for an FHA loan/hard money loan?
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I think you should call. If they are open to seller financing, your 2nd question may not matter at all! I know some investors who have gotten a killer deal just door-knocking for seller financing deals. Just focus on being yourself and make it clear what you're looking for.
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