Knowing the seller consisted of family members who inherited the property this year and had never actually seen it I offered $56k the same day it hit the market, cash, and close in 2 weeks.

What about the thousands of family members and private money lenders who are under the table?

Hi, my name is Sam Penrod, and I’m based in Indianapolis, IN. I’ve been a real estate broker since 2009, working with virtually every type of buyer and seller. Much of my career was focused on REO properties, during w...

Lastly, please make sure all of the adult members of your household are able to attend your appointment.

There is a great group of members on here to connect with.

Is your previous lender a family member or a close friend? 

And even though virtually every sponsor agreement allows me to share investment information with others who might be advising me on it (especially when club members are bound by an NDA), I still ask the sponsor if I can share it, because it's a test.

If they have been paying on time and taking care of the place, there is no need to screen them.If they want their friend or family member to live with them, then you screen that person and decide if you want them living there. 

Some of those facebook groups have thousands of members.

@Sebastian AlborsIn my experience, buying a single-family home (SFH) in Asheville and house hacking with a family member like your brother can be a smart way to balance costs.