As I'd imagined, it seems like there are no hard-and-fast ways that a deal must be structured, but rather there is room for flexibility depending on the situation, and in any case consultation with experienced professionals at every level is key.

To beat 5.25% mortgage rate....the corresponding, offsetting stock market return would be at least double that...It depends on what you think the future brings.

Sometimes they’ll let you add meters and mailboxes without rezoning, but that depends on local rules, so definitely ask.For the septic, upgrading is probably a must.

Account Closed You can do automated lead generation in several ways, depending on whether you're looking for seller leads, buyer leads or private lender leads.Seller Leads: (1) Lead Swiper (online lead search with dozens of targeted searches), (2) Instant Leads -- direct access to listed properties nationwide with a click (3) OfferBot, automated offer making software (I use this every day) (4) Direct Mail Connect (upload your own list or use lists out of Freedomsoft) -- my team manages a ton of direct mail in my real estate business using this, (5) SMS lead generation (I use this every day)...and that's just scratching the surface.Buyer Leads: (1) Nationwide Cash Buyer database (millions of buyer records at the click of a mouse) -- including buyer name, address and all property addresses they've bought including closing dates and prices paid

Contrary to what some say, this is NOT a state-wide requirement, it is lender dependent.

We put $75K down to begin with and likely have $85-100K in equity ( depending on what non-scientific source you check since I haven't had a full appraisal done) on it.

Both can save time and improve efficiency, depending on how hands-on you want to be. 

These loans are for a minimum $100K to $1-1.5M (different loan guidelines depending on the max loan amount).

Depending on where the rental is, that might have an affect on what people are looking to stay in.

I get mine from my banks at 7 to 9 depending on where prime is.