I'm looking to get started on my first real estate investment (first home purchase). Unfortunately, I was not approved for enough to purchase a 2 unit duplex like I wanted. My plan now is to buy a SFH and live in it ...

Assuming you don't have the cash, a pre approval is what you need.  

Is there a site that has a pre-screened list of legitimate buyers with no tire -kickers -No.

u can not require in most states for tenants to do maintenance only to keep neat and tidyI offer a base rent -0 per cent above market and an early "on or before rent due date received" payment discounted rentNot a late feeIf you do NOT enlist in a mortgage qualification coaching service and leave the tenant to procrastinate on get loan pre qualified, in 30 years of doing lease options I see the tenant not being successful at getting a home loan

In other words, you will not have time to process your pre-approved mortgage through a lender (which will take 30-60 days)..

A great number of banks will only finance the purchase cost if you are looking at financing pre- 1 year.

Is it a sequence of pre-scripted postcards, emails, etc? 

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You will save a ton of money and should be able to do this loan with no points and no pre payment penalty.

Hello everyone,I'm full time investor in NYC, focusing mainly on the pre foreclosure market.