I also recommend a bank that has local branch that you can go into vs having it 100% online.

If it is a emotional support dog (basically a pet with papers they buy online, mostly to find a way to get a pet into a rental), ask for documentation from a local medical professional (NOT anything online). 

Call a different number you found online associated with the same company, etc. 

In my opinion, an in person meetup > an online connection.You may want to consider making a connection here and meeting up for coffee or attending a real estate networking event.Best of luck!

Hi all,I am new to the online community but have been listening to bigger pockets podcasts for years.

you can find all the info online"...it's like, no sh*t you can...all the information ever is online!

Finding them online and completing an application so they can atleast do an initial underwriting will work.here is min. someone will want to see:2.

After some research online, I am reading that the cost per square foot on a gut renovation of this nature in Stamford CT is anywhere from $150-$350, which is ultimately not very helpful, because at $150 per sq ft, this is a very appealing project with a total profit of ~$175K (46% ROI) and at $350 per sq ft, it very much isn't, because it would be a net loss of 83K (haha).QUESTIONS:What can I do refine my estimate a bit given that I am not allowed to a formal inspection on the property? 

Invest in as long as it takes you to write a check, do a wire transfer, or even an online bill pay4.

I have just started in a 3-day training for the Lee Arnold broker certification program and thus far just completed the online material required for preparation.