Get some type of a pre-qlimarlification loan letter that states your time needed to close and the maximum dollar amount will be useful to submit with your offers.  

I rented a house to a couple on ODSP, the first few months were paid then they would skip every other month because they would cancel the odsp and renew it randomly.

For example, when I bought the first duplex, I paid cash, and bought outright.

I was pre approve with an FHA loan but seems to me that I can get a better deal on a home and rehab it my style, for, FHA alone does not approve homes in need of repair.

I always paid additional principle because my interest rate was high.  

We are particularly interested in areas allowing a great lifestyle (good food, spending heaps of time outside, close to the beach, quick and easy access to great cities, etc) such as California, South West of France, Barcelona, etc...We currently own a 2 bedroom apartment (paid cash) close to the beach and the main English schools in Malta.

The price you paid is recorded at the county and that's it. 

@Tony SanFilippo, I bought the house from the bank for $50k, paid the contractor $5100.

Does anyone know how closing costs are paid at closing for a commercial loan on an apartment building? 

@Chris Reeves  I think what your thinking about is this.seller list property you offer full price all cash no contingencies.. seller rejects.. there is a mechanism for the listing agent to get paid.. buyer still does not get the property but the listing agent and maybe the other agent can sue for their commission because they brought in a ready willing and able buyer according to the listing agreement....