@Keith CuddebackIn addition to the methods already mentioned for finding the outstanding loan balance of the primary mortgage, you'll also likely want to determine if there are any other loans/liens attached to the property that the seller will need to cover/pay off before they could transfer title to you.

HERS rating including DLTO calcs are the method to understand the envelope.FWIW residential HVAC industry is way behind the times.My only suggestion for the final question is be Polite, Professional and Persuasive.

Purchase price: $300,000 Cash invested: $70,000 Sale price: $450,000 BRRR method using an STR property that has projections in the 75k gross rangeUPDATE -- did rent well.

In your experience, how does creative financing impact the loan approval process compared to traditional lending methods?

Steve I have been on this site for over a year and I either forgot about the quote method and completely had no idea about the "?"

I've always been curious on this one as I run into a ton of folks that did taxes incorrectly on turbotax/h&R/etc...and for the question, I think reaching out to a local CPA or to Michael above and just paying for it may be far easier than trying to deal with the IRS yourself.

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Is there another method that ensures transparency and compliance with state regulations?

Hey all wondering if anyone has any specific method especially for a newbie for doorknocking to find off market leads.

It's like when you get a ticket, you're swamped with offers to fight it.I realize this doesn't help beyond telling you that such a method exists