No one returned the rental app which I requested prior to showing the unit.I also don't see a lot of 2 rooms being rented as a pair, so in this circumstance I am unusual.

Even prior to that I’ve always had an interest in real estate because I’ve always seen it as the best means of financial freedom and getting out of the rat race.

Account Closed that seems laborious and time intensive given I will want the fee prior to processing the application.

Then they may give you a list of items that have to be repaired prior to closing.

Partners Engineering and Science is one group that my prior company used to use for their transaction due diligence. 

That gives us time to clean and get repairs done prior to the next move in.  

Account Closed, the qualified intermediary must be in place prior to closing of the sale of the relinquished (old) property so the exchange can be documented on the settlement statements and the client not have actual or constructive receipt of the proceeds.. 

If you're going to invest long distance prior to living in the property, your down payment will be greater (20-25%), 20% because it is an investment property and 25% if it is more than a SFH (duplex, triplex, etc.). 

I agree with the prior posts. 

Make sure you are financially sound though prior to investing as those habits will be very important to being sure you don't get in over your head.