It is a bit of a pain to go through the approval process to become an allowed advertisor, so it may not be worth it for a single unit owner.  

The building was previously approved for 3 units and an educational learning center in 1978, (so 4 total units but with one of them being used for commercial use), so we are curious if the city will make us go through zoning, and with that, add a sprinkler system to the building. 

Make sure you have proof of funds or a pre-approval letter ready to submit with the offer. 

On that campground, we have a conditional use permit (CUP) and have been approved by San Bernardino County by land use services to modify the prexissiting CUP with some additional units, dry to wet campground, pool, gazebos, utility building, etc. it’s a big project.

Main thing for you is: - Have both you and your buddy talk to the same lender and get pre-approved to understand down payment options and what your combined budget would be- Decide how you want title held (joint tenancy or tenants in common) - do a google search on this to see which option is best for you guys- START SHOPPING!

Get pre-approved and have them send you the letter so that when you submit offers you can submit the pre-approval as well.5.

Most condos in the valley are not FHA approved.

I have to get a permit to do that even though its rural area with nothing but farms around it.And the septic rules keep tightening up there worse and worse where its rendering some lots that were previously approved for a one or two bedroom septic to where they are literally unbuildable and useless because they won't allow any septic at all.   

Alternatively, can I get pre-approved online or with my bank and go from there before shopping between lenders? 

When an applicant is approved, I follow this process:1.