Make full disclosures.Try a "Front Porch Clause", tell the seller XY and Z needs to be repaired before you buy, estimate it at$15,000, tell seller to write you a check for $15,000 for the repairs, you endorse the check and give it back to him as your down payment. 

Just like the concept of GoBundance which Brandon Turner loves and endorses before anyone freaks out on me.

Anyone who knows me knows that I very rarely endorse any paid products -- this is one of my rare exceptions. 

That the proper Endorsements (if any are needed) have been added to the policy. 

@George W. is not the first plumber I've heard endorse Gerber for long-term functionality and Toto for something a step up.

. 🍷🍾 If I’m ever up in that area I’ll make sure to swing by and pick up a bottle after Erin’s glowing endorsement above.

-----Century National uses the additionally insured endorsement codes: DL-2410 and DP-0441 - section 2 only coverage L and M.American National uses the additionally insured endorsement SD 9041 0989State Farm uses the endorsement code: “Option AI” and the declaration page should list the property management company as “Additional Insured-Section II only”.USAA uses the additionally insured endorsement DP-41 but this code only shows on the homeowner's policy not the declaration page received by the management companyCSE Insurance Group uses the endorsement code D041ST1First American P+C: The property manager needs to be listed on the second page of the declarations under Additional Interest/Additional Insured with the words “Addtl Insrd” next to their company name.

Estimated Closing CostsUnderwriting/Processing to Family First - $1,895Estimated Homes Owners Insurance Policy – $1,300 (Paid outside of closing, 1 year paid in full required from an insurance company of your choice)Appraisal Fee: $600 (Paid Outside of Closing Directly to Appraisal Company)Interim Interest: $500Bank Attorney Fee: $950 (Usually Paid Outside of Closing Directly to your Attorney)Owners Title Insurance: $1,698 (Required, protects you from past liens or judgement from seller that might hit your property)Tax Searches / Lien Searches: $1,000 (Your attorney orders these searches and provides us with the bill)Lender Title Policy: $349 Endorsements: $85Recording Service Fee: $160Recording Fee to Suffolk County: $600Mortgage Tax to Suffolk County: $2,600Escrow Account Figures –You will need to establish an escrow account cushion at closing.

@Curt Davis  not exactly a ringing endorsement of buying Memphis properties if you can only sell them by hiring a turn key company for 15k... are you saying no one can sell a rental on the MLS system with you as a broker charging a normal 5 to 6% commission.If this was a refi then it was probably a 70 or 75% LTV refi so your saying properties are not worth what the appraisals from nationwide lenders say they are worth. or that in the last 3 years the values have dropped by 25 to 30% in Memphis .I would be curious as to your take on how someone who buys a property with 20 or 30% down or pays cash then refis or puts a hML then refi's who think they have equity what your saying is they do not...

There are so many "cutting edge" companies out there being endorsed by guru types, but the old tried and true direct mail is the lifeblood of my business.