That should cover a years's worth of payments, or thereabouts, providing a bridge until you have additional sources of cash or can refinance at a larger amount.Some plans will let you go ahead and make the year's worth of payments at one time, then you don't have to worry about the mthly payments and the funds can be reinvested within your plan again.

Just look up a local surveying company & they should be able to get you going.JH Bridge@Sharad M. see above text about it being similar to an inspection.  

Typically we get them between $180k and $290k depending on condition, area etc.Another option to look at depending on where in NYC you live are on the other side of the GW bridge in NJ.

If I, as the grantor, give you a quit claim deed for the golden gate bridge, I've given you a perfectly legal, fully enforceable document that transfers exactly nothing.

When someone rips me off for the rent, the first thing I think of is helping them find some place under a bridge where they can reside!

If you are using her money as a temporary bridge then maybe you pay her extra or you reduce the risk she is exposed to.

First United Realty    2750 Holcomb Bridge Rd #130, Alpharetta, GA 30022

The 25% down can come from bridge loans or other secondary financing as long as the debt service coverage ratio is reasonable.  

I hear you John; I personally prefer the LLC for the multi-family property that I'm considering.I have the bridge/short term financing locked (if needed); searching for a local bank or credit union that is investor friendly with preferable rates.

Maybe another way to bridge the gap between the GC knowledge and build relationships as well.Nonetheless, your post was spot on.