Most seem like scams to me. 

That bank is going to pull a SVB if they are actually offering those terms and aren't a scam

I have not had any applicants attempt to scam me, but I hear about it all the time from landlords and property managers in larger cities.

I would be (almost) willing to bet they are scam "service" dogs because true service animals have a significant amount of training, rarely leave their owner's sides and are rarely unbehaved.

For all reading, please Google “Engelo Rumora Scam” and try finding anything negative on Engelo’s “Sales” Tactics…8) After reviewing sales data, the buyers agent name is familiar and use to be local and is now based in another market either buying for himself or working with another investor. $2,500 for mold?

I believe it is a scam just trying to get your money.

Appraising is a bit of a scam sometimes.

Buffett was also sure to warn against the impending rise of scams as Artificial Intelligence proliferates daily life.

You may never get your money, but hopefully she will end up in jail where she belongs and not rip off other people with her scam. 

Depending on capacity with work and kids, you could consider a high yield side hustle to create additional income that is devoted to early retirement of debt or funds set aside to purchase additional properties.3.