My attorney informed me that I could also get a non taxable down payment credit if my brokers commission is greater than my closing costs.

In addition to what others have already shared, I'd suggest meeting with a local real estate attorney.

Talk to a couple of real estate attorneys, CPAs, Contractors, Insurance agents, etc. 

Written by attorney investors, it's full of practical advice about the management of investment property, has sample forms that can be edited, and - most importantly - tells you what your primary state laws are and where you can read them.

(However not recording a deed can create further issues so its worth talking to a local attorney.) 

They try to save $250 on an attorney by preparing their own deed9.

This would include local resources with other builder connections should you want to consider switching builders, local property managers to assist with leasing of the home, local brokers to assist with selling of the home once completed or that can stop by to check on progress of the build, local insurance providers, lenders, CPAs, RE Attorney's, tax advisors, etc.

Call those closing companies and ask to talk to the closing attorney.

In most cases, neither is warranted.Warning: I am not an attorney, and this can be a complicated topic.

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