If your project qualifies for EPP (Express Permit Program), then you don’t have to secure permits in the traditional way.

They made the bank think that Joe wouldhave to do the collections and secure the collateral.

I have mlo in Oregon and it’s the division of consumer finance and corporate securities. ca probably has a version of thathowever I did all my loans with my ca brokers license  

What's more, the PM should have gone over when the unit was vacant to make sure it was secure (and lights and taps were turned off). 

I'm trying to get financing lined up before I find a deal. I want to do a seller financed deal that allows me to put less down, but I still have to come out of pocket the rest of the down payment and construction cost...

The agreement specifically allowed KeyGlee to use the End Buyer's EMD to secure the underlying contract with the actual seller... and to forfeit that EMD if the End Buyer failed to close.

Depending on the application, first, last, security, and another month or two.

To stay secure, I’d recommend saving 3-6 months of mortgage payments, budgeting for repairs, and possibly investing in a home warranty.

Agree with @Jeff Pollack on having the guts to leave the security of a JOB.

Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.