However, many lenders offer only the 7A, so you'll have to shop around.

You only need 1 preapproval, then can shop lenders when you go under contract.2a) Yes, just make sure your agent is licensed in all the jurisdictions.

Purchase price: $275,000 Cash invested: $275,000About this homeBeautiful 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom condo in the convenient location of Rowland Heights, close to bus stop, supermarket, schools, shopping centers etc. newer counter top in kitchen and bathroom. 2 parking spaces and storage room.

I like Dundalk because of it's location (easy to get south and 20 minutes away from shopping areas.Any advice on this area?

Which is to say if you do nothing while he develops, you will likely be gifting the land back to the developer.

Owners shop fees in the beginning, but once you're seasoned, you realize fees are usually about the same, and it's really process, procedure, culture, and communication that you're hiring. 

You find this out by talking to people, speaking with past residents, people in the industry, or mystery shopping the property.Using technology to pull in data so you don't have to manually type it in, is helpful, but other than that, I would not trust automation. 

I have about 20 options we can shop for you if you like. 

I would use an experienced broker who can shop around and help you compare best terms on a National basis.

Loads of information on the forums and BP tools for you to expand your knowledge or find just about anything.I am on the lending side of things and am always happy to talk shop with investors looking to learn more about financing options out there, even if not in my resource pool.