Treat everyone fairly and follow the rules and you’ll be okay. 

In my opinion, you need a standard (eg. no felonies) that is written and followed consistently to avoid fair housing issues. 

I'm fairly new to BP myself.

Fair Housing specifically forbids discriminating against "familial status" which includes foster children.

You as the buyer also have rights under fair lending and you should never be forced to use a builders lender. 90% of the time lenders drop the ball and end up not being able to close on time or their overlays cost the buyer the deal and in some cases earnest money.I would walk away from a deal that forces you to put $50K in earnest and use some generic lender who may not even be able to close the deal.

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Ask them if $500 would be fair enough for a day or few hours of education. 

Cherry South Bend INCurrent Property Status: This asset is sub-performing, which means the borrower is due for July, and foreclosure is to be referred next month if the account is not brought current.Syndication: Scottsdale REI - III - XXVIProperty Address: 172 Carlson St, Westbrook MECurrent Property Status: The borrower is currently in foreclosure, and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) letters have recently been sent to the borrower.Syndication: Scottsdale REI - III - XXVIProperty Address: 13959 465th Ave, Wilmot SDCurrent Property Status: Scottsdale was required to issue Service by Publication.

I would use the furnishings as a bargaining chip and not include it upfront in the sale price.  

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