Always get multiple lenders working for you in the due diligence process!

I know PA has a process to go through before you start a foreclosure, but have never seen a requirement to offer a mod.Sure, https://legal-info.lawyers.com/bankruptcy/foreclosures/delay...Under the Dodd-Frank Act, the bank must first wait until the payment is more than 120 days overdue."

Its a slow learning process if you havent been in the lending, investing or real estate world before.

) the education process has started with me regarding the commercial side of things !  

The Role of Mortgage Brokers in Real Estate FinancingMortgage brokers act as intermediaries between you and lenders, streamlining the loan process while finding the best deals for your unique situation.

You need to trust the process and fully immerse yourself in the realm of real estate investing. 

There will be a lot of going on after an election so I would factor that into your thought process.

Also, you don’t need a business license just to look at properties, but if you buy a bigger property, like a multi-family unit, you might need a certificate of occupancy, depending on the local rules.For business trips, most expenses can be deductible, but if it’s part personal and part business, you can only deduct the business portion.

Quote from @Daniel Windingstad: Quote from @Obed Calixte: Some people have the personality, processes and systems & time to self manage, some do not.

The date you are able to take depreciation is when the property is ready for renting (i.e. advertising for rent or obtaining a certificate of occupancy).