Many loose their home because they can't truly afford the mortgage note on a hard money lender.If you would be in a position to refinance your home within 3 month from a hard money lender - then I say you have an option.Rest assured that if you miss a payment they are not as cooperative as a conventional lender - 25% of equity in it - and an investor mentality...lol you better suck salt to make those payments LOL.

Make sure you do your homework first before buying anything and always take what a realtor says to you with a grain of salt.

You are not going to save any money nor can you expect a reduction in the price, because the seller has to pay the set commission anyway, which the seller's agent gets to keep entirely.The seller's agent will be trying to sell you the property, so take everything she/he says with a grain of salt.

Just take it all with a grain of salt.

I live in salt lake and and work in the investment business..

You're joining lots ofother newbies and some seasoned old salts as well.In answer to your question, you generally will not doa title search until you get closer to the sale.

But you're also pouring salt in wounds that he might not even see yet.

Most realtors have a software that will search the MLS in your area for properties that fit your needs.If the realtor is worth their salt, they will be glad to set you up.

Network with other RE investors in your region but take everything with a grain of salt.

But even then I take it with a grain of salt.