Or a legal perspective?

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

I don't know if this can be proven or not, but if the appraisal business is slow, an appraiser might choose to be more strict when checking out houses during FHA appraisals because for the deal to close all the issues cited need to be fixed and they pay the appraiser to go back and reinspect.

We are wanting to be as close to the water as possible. 

I'm having to offer this as a fully furnished house to be able to charge a premium on rent just to get close to the mortgage.

Hi @Cindy Chan,I work very closely with @Ryan Hall, his work and communication is phenomenal.

With that, you could cover the costs for renovations, closing costs, or even set up escrow for those senior living sponsorships.

I have around 8k saved up and my goal by the end of the year is to close on my first rental property!

.: Quote from @Caleb Brown: I am an agent so of course I get a benefit when a deal closes and I help a client but I have also seen the money and benefit real estate provides.

I have around 8k saved up and my goal by the end of the year is to close on my first rental property!