If your bro is willing to do that, this graduated deal could really work in your favor.HML/PML lenders often charge more than 10% and they'll add 2 points and a loan origination fee, so that is really HARD money.If you can get 100% from your bro at 10% and no points or fees, that is SOFT money.  

How many months of repeat letters before you throw in the towel on an area and move onto somewhere else?

They make calls, get all pertinent information, even make soft offers if seller is open.

Plus, liability on the LL's end.Do not be soft.

I usually have hand towels in the bathroom, curtains on the windows, and air fresheners plugged in.

Unless they're building them with solid wood 3/4" boxes and full pocket screwed face frames with soft close undermount drawers, it doesn't matter.

And it isn't soft.

I was told they have a soft body and do not like traveling between units because their bodies tear, etc..Bedbugs are hitchhikers.

Modular doesn't offer any savings on land, soft costs, etc.

Meaning after all of your soft costs such as soils engineer, architect, and structural engineering then submitted your plans to your local building department for approval and permits.