For starters, a resume and personal financial statement with back-up (bank statements, tax returns, etc).

I gave my resume and was quickly approved because I had been a bank examiner for FDIC that exceeded their expectations for management and I was in the business.MBs gain affiliate lending relationships under contract with as many mortgage bankers or institutions as possible or as the market requires to offer a product line.In reality, experience matters getting affiliate relationships, a bad egg can present huge liability issues for a lender, you'll find too that many banks won't allow third party originations outside their organization.

I was a submarine nuclear reactor operator and SCUBA diver.I've always had an interest in Real Estate, but never thought to pursue it as a career or as an investment strategy.

Has not really panned out but I will resume testing again soon.

Very impressive resume!

About me: 30 years old, nuclear astrophysicist (read: "How Stars Burn") by education, but left academia 2.5 years ago and am currently working as an Operations Research Analyst for the Defense Department.

I intend to acquire a LOT of seller financed properties as a result of some of my marketing campaigns.I want my nuclear family, future children, and charitable cause to enjoy/benefit from the properties I amass.Learning about prudent ways to maintain privacy+avoid frivolous/abusive lawsuits etc, I’ve learned tons about title-holding trusts (land trusts), SLCC, beneficiary controlled spendthrift trusts, controlled equity stripping strategies etc.One thing that’s come to my attention that seems practical for my goals is selling friendly options on these properties.I would do this the very same day I close on purchase contracts.I’d record the option contract with the county recorder’s office.Tim Berry (who I expect to call after I gather better understanding) endorses this strategy in a 2 min pitch here: www.youtube.com/watch?

No word on when they would resume writing.

A BK is the "financial nuclear bomb."

I didn't say it quite like that, my point was that brokers education goes beyound that of agents, RE law, agency relationships, supervision, compliance, etc.....geared to keep agents out out of trouble thereby keeping themselves out of trouble.BTW, when a bank is closed it's usually hours before operations resume, loan files continue to process or are taken by others, that's the goal.