I know there are lists of pre-approved sponsors but I kinda want to do my own rooting around.

All seeds develop roots, the better you understand the seeds and the root system the better your tree will be.You financial position so far is due to the choices you have made along the way.

That's enough for a $275-350k small MFR.Really hard to get specific without knowing where you plan to move and whether you plan to root there. 

The adage, money is the root of all evil should not be taken lightly.Personally, i hate dealing with banks and all the red tape.

Weyerhaeuser is the common thread of where we put down roots.  

Her whole family is still rooted there (refusing to leave even throughout this whole water crisis situation) and she's got a team of family and lifelong friends--everything from contractors and a property manager to real estate agents.  

I know that most of the water damage is from the attic, I am also concerned about the root structure in the foundation. 

But it is hard (emotionally) not to root against them.   

Ill get the ball rolling, however i am 24 and have never done a deal of my own, but i follow in the footsteps of my parents and will share their best deal.After moving to a small town in AZ, my father wanting to get back to his cowboy roots started looking at cattle ranches for sale.

So ask questions that get to the true root of the financials.