Even if the owner seems like a really nice person, they will micromanage the builder and not like the specs of the house the builder needs to do, and/or the timing in which the builder gets it done, etc. 

Many clients will find it hard to trust a younger person with this big of a decision. 

@Amir Twig I've never been a fan of cold calling but I agree that it's great for adding that personal touch to your business. 

They may get paid on the 3rd and need to not initiate a payment until their paycheck hits their account to avoid being overdrawn.I personally have a 5 day grace period and rent is considered paid when the transfer is initiated.

The factors to consider are your overall objectives, your credit score, DTI and personal financial condition I recommend you find a broker or originator whom you can trust and have them weigh your options.

Hey @Scott Chauncey, for the 2 SMLLCs, as long as they are disregarded to your personal tax return you can have them within the same QBO.

@Adrian Lammersdorf-SciollWhy does everyone want to chase strangers – and ignore their own personal network?

A relative who does long-distance real estate investing told me that I have to sign the final loan document and the transfer of ownership document in person.

Recently had a conversation with an MLO who had their license with Company A (NMLS regulated) and then on the side, this person conducted commercial-only business loan-related activity by starting their own LLC (company B) in the states where no mortgage licenses are required.

Once we had the home inspection I was able to have the seller credit us at closing $8k...of which the escrow could not credit the entire amount and so I had the seller write up a personal check for $2000 How did you finance this deal?