I will cross post this here, as I wait for the official blessing from Josh (and not just a late day quick conversation at the summit) ::Talking to Josh, and unsuccessfully trying it a few years ago, I'm looking to get a local BP networking/round table going... monthly maybe?

You may also want to do a forum post "officially " introducing yourself.

They should have a purchase agreement, take it to a title company, get official approval in writing from the lender, etc.Your friend should ask for whatever he wants.

I wished it was officially on the market now so I could be first in line to get some of the tax return money the neighbors tell me their freinds will be getting.

I'd borrow China's methodology in dealing with corrupt government officials (i.e., take them out back and shoot them).2.

You are also correct,the more they spread the homes into the hands of smaller investors, the more it will mitigate mass movements in the market as each will have their own "plan".What is interesting in reading FHFA findings is that they are pushing for public/private money partnerships, no doubt making Uncle Sam the partial landlord in some grand socialist move.Though Carrington/OakTree just announced $415MM raised & dedicated toward the program.

We're excited to announce that we are adding two free bootcamps to the lineup at the BiggerPockets Real Estate Investing Summit!

They could interpret the CC&Rs a little better, but they wouldn't be able to do anything official with the financial data.

Rich has given you the best answer - find a bank where they will not charge you for official checks / cashiers checks / certified checks.

Apparently, underwriters are now code enforcement officials.