I just think it is important for consumers to realize that they cannot use Handymen for everything (of course depending on their state as you say).And yes, better to jump in and get going.

2- if there is a “problem” Will the “solution” discussed solve it in a cost effective, consumer accepted way?

If someone represents themselves as private lenders, check them on NMLS consumer access to see if they are licensed.

This is getting very tedious and time consuming.

I'm SURE you mis-spoke and meant to say, he's a close friend that I am trying to help but it was not my intention to "fix his credit".Debt Relief and Credit Repair Scams"The FTC has brought scores of law enforcement actions against these bogus credit-related services, and the agency has partnered with the states to bring hundreds of additional lawsuits"SOME CASEShttps://www.ftc.gov/news-events/topics/consumer-finance/debt...Financial Education Services (August 5, 2024 )Panda Benefit Services, LLC., FTC v.

Check out our comments on Pissed Consumer for more about this poor excuse for real estate investing software.

I have mlo in Oregon and it’s the division of consumer finance and corporate securities. ca probably has a version of thathowever I did all my loans with my ca brokers license  

I can do that through charging points, but since I'm getting it at a lower rate than you could as a consumer, I prefer to mark up the rate while still being lower than most others in the market.

@Luke H.If the buyer is living in the property now it’s a consumer loan compared to a loan to an investor and will kick in a lot more regulationsYou can’t do a balloon less than 5 years, need to have it serviced by a licensed servicer, will have to go by interest rate usury laws, collect escrow…..I would not loan on this property to an owner occupant

Costa Rica relays on Tourism and, you are absolutely right about the dilutions of hospitality in the world by Airbnb, however, the static still shows the preference of hotels by consumers when it comes to resorts due to all-inclusive options, comfort, and personalized care.