You know a lot of individuals don’t understand what issues can come of abandoned homes but we’re talking innocent children getting harmed, etc. thank you you so much... your response was exactly what I was thinking but didn’t quite know how to say it Originally posted by @Llewelyn A.

Their worry was the prior owner would do something harmful to the property that would cause a possible acceleration of the property.

There is a value in working with a lender who the agent knows will perform, but there is no harm in getting other quotes also. 

No harm.

You could leave the GPR at classic level until the unit is out of reno, and I don't see much harm in that if you are a long-term hold guy.

Cash, or "cash like substances" are the best way to buy and that means you can buy for as high as 100% (don't make a habit of this), and then refi most of your cash out to use again.  

And the inspection report must come from a certified inspector if you intend to back out based on inspection.No harm in trying, if that is what you want to do, since they will counter with their addendum terms.

Walter White - did have a system that worked for awhile - but not real estate--I love the term meth strategies ---- I have taken many of those courses when I was younger,74 now, and you are right - some of these seminar leaders don't know much - they do know the buzz words that is the bait that attracts those looking for some cash flow.I took so many program that I decided to give some of my own - but with lots of substance - real stuff - street wise systems - I was determined to put together a program that works - what I discovered is ---- if you really want to learn this business - try to teach it.So---------FAST FORWARD ------ I am still investing and helping others (partnering), developed a reasonable portfolio with my wife of 46 years and have a great cash flow that is working well for us - we are now developing commercial real estate - having fun and living the good life with a wonderful family, a family that gravitated to this business as well. 

Also no harm in trying to negotiate unless you think the deal will go for asking and you really want it.

You should look at doing them simultaneously so that you ensure refinancing the first property won't harm your ability to qualify on the purchase of your new home.Even with a current rate of 3.5%, there's a decent chance that your overall effective rate including the mortgage insurance is in the mid-4's.