Not sure if they have upgraded to desktop appraisals but if they are still doing in person appraisals , make sure you get everything (scope of work, good faith deposit, social, LLC docs, insurance, proof of prior experience, financial statements) in ASAP.

We purchased it off market, as-is, and as it was our personal home, we renovated over time.

They are all under my personal name.

Interest rates need to drop a certain amount in order for a person to make a transaction right now.

I have known and worked with Matt for years.I have attended his training and hired him as a consultant.He is hands down the best at what he does.I have personally raised over $50 million for my hard money lending company.I am grateful for a lot of people who helping me with this success and Matt is at or near the top of that list.

Personally I think this is where a lot of sale lease back programs fail the seller.

Ideally you would put only one persons name on the mortgage unless you absolutely had to have both to qualify.  

@Nina Erlandson Personally, I have not heard of Obie Insurance.

Personally, if I were to sell the stock, I would buy more property, not pay off the existing one. 

But it sounds like you should also balance your decision on what fits you and your families preference and style since you will be using it personally. 2.