For those of us that are self-employed, the tax benefits probably go a little further because we're already paying through the nose.

Should I be getting pre approvals from every lender I come across No, see above, also i would shop a local well known credit union for rates and lower closing costs.3.

Hope you and the fam are well long time no see.

Hydraulic fracturing?

They asked for reloadable gift cards because he can return unused material, buy excess material and return for credit to future supplies or sell the gift cards outright....it's a very exploitable arrangement.You should not go the lawyer route....it will cost you way more time and money....don't cut off your nose to spite your face!

In 2009 when I immersed myself in the world of foreclosed real estate, it wasn't a golden age of excitement for me; it was a nose-to-the-grindstone time when the automotive industry laid off young project managers and the market wasn't hiring.

Many successful mobile home investors I know are more concerned with getting to their goals and keeping their nose to the ground.  

TLDR: NO! See

NEVER turn your nose up at a first offer, at least consider before moving on.

The case that @David Krulac mentions happens quite a bit and it's usually a political type deal or someone who just wants to thumb their nose at the laws....do that with new construction and you're looking a fines, no occupancy permits and worst case, having to pay to demolish the whole thing and start over again.