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you choose one pay for it and they provide them.What I found out is they just send over the plans with no updates to current codes so we submit then and get check sheets sometimes 3 or 4 and takes 90 days to get approved instead of them understanding the new codes updating the plans before giving them to us.And to be fair to the architect we can send in the same plans and depends on which examiner gets them some will fly through others come back with check sheets that an examiner frustration issue.

Everyone should check that out.  

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

Virtually no one uses paper checks these days and those have their own issues.

If you’re approved for the mortgage they assume you’re qualified to pay it on your own so if you can afford the monthly don’t overlook the power of equity.

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Check out Fred Tichaurs book on investing.

Check out online foreclosure auctions in your state too, it is a great place to check out any deals.

I checked online and generally folks say Bank of Texas or local credit unions.Thanks!