Originally posted by @Mike Lambert:@Andres BernalLet us know how you're doing.

Originally posted by @Ryan Cameron:@Edward BrileyWere you ever able to close paying by credit card?

Sanded and refinished original 100 y/o hardwoods to make this home pop.

When I was an OOS investor (originally from San Francisco, CA), I was able to take advantage of what the program brings to the table thanks to my property manager.

He asked me for the following-1: Company certificate (for companies only)2: Drivers license/SSN3: Utility bills4: 1-3 months statement of account5: Documents of the property to be used as collateral (if any)6: Provide Loan origination cost for the processing and transfer of your loan funds 7: Bank details for funding (closing)I have their website, but how can I fortify myself so I’m not being scammed.

The original owner stopped paying the taxes and HOA.  

> If you self-manage, has that been more difficult than you originally planned?

Originally I had planned to get the required permits from the city, but I had a contractor that I work with recommend to not go through the time, money, and headache of the permitting process since it's my primary residence and I can most likely "get away" with it.

However, when I went to visit the property, it appears there is someone squatting on the land (perhaps the original owner who lost it to back taxes, who knows). 

The underwriting was done on the original borrowers  and conventional loans are not assumable.