FHA Loan and 10k back at closing Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

If not, hire a professional architect or floor plan designer, or use tools like RoomSketcher, MagicPlan, or Matterport to create them.

Lots of good advice above- I think an active, professional network of pros that know and trust each other is essential.

If your spouse qualifies for the Real Estate Professional status, then it will cover both of you.

I recommend working with a professional to help alleviate that stress and get the grant pushed through.

do you have a professional representing you?  

Readers should seek professional advice.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Readers should seek professional advice.

My first attempts to get a loan ended in some pretty humbling experiences (getting laughed out of a couple of banks due to zero credit history).Fast forward to today, and after building up some credit, a stronger W-2, and a solid professional background, I’m finally back in West Palm Beach, Florida, looking to make my first deal happen.