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I haven’t researched the local NC land banks but I know the ones in GA are more of an “application” process.

Hey Folks, Renting my first ever property via zillow rental tool, just within 1 hour of posting I got an applicant.

There are a lot of good applications out there, but I use zillow for my rental applications.

The pre-qualification letter only says they've quickly looked at your application and think they can do the loan - not good enough in a competitive market.Some listing agents are requiring the buyer be pre-approved by the agent's lender of choice. 

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We currently use an insurance broker that covers while in rehab and then adds loss of rents later once applicable, but communication is difficult when there is a broker involved.

I do not have a sheet but I typically budget $150 for lawn, $150 for pool if applicable, $100 for cable, $100 for water, $300 a month for electric (depending on property size and your local utility costs), $50 for pest control, and another $200 per month in misc. 

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Sounds cliche but always best to reach out to a trustworthy loan officer and fill out an application because there are too many things to look at before determining how much you can qualify for.