Readers should seek professional advice.

Pool heaters are expensive but necessary Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Tell everyone in your sphere of influence that you are now a real estate professional and would like to help them and anyone that they know buy or sell real estate.

If you are broke and trying to quit your job asap, the answer will be much different than what an acceptable answer would be for a professional investor who is a multimillionaire.

I found this property through my network of local real estate professionals and direct outreach.

Would an attorney be needed or another professional?  

I have other HELOCs that were much easier to get both personally and professionally.

Industry professionals are biased towards what makes them the most money, understandably, because why else are they in this business but to make money? 

It was recently purchased in December 2024, which aligns with the timing she mentioned on the phone.However, despite all the communication being professional, I’ve had trouble finding additional information about their business online.I’m wondering if I’m being overly cautious, but I want to make sure everything is legitimate and avoid any potential scams.

Transparency and professionalism are core to how we operate, and we ensure all properties have clear, insurable titles before closing.