If you want a rental, start shopping now.

Up to you if you want to trust that title companies searching capabilities or find a third party on top of the closing companies search..I have had issues with First American, Chicago Title, and 2 other title companies(underwritten by first american) this year.

Not to mention the flipping shows I have seen such as A&E's Flip This House, HGTV's Income Property and last but not least, Montreal based The Property Shop.

I know I'll need to shop around, but if you know of any local Missouri broker fees you could share with me, so I can get an idea of what to expect, I could really use the help.

Shop around for the best loan, lender's terms really vary.

As far as turnkey investments, you mentioned in your posts that property management isn't necessarily tied to the same company that you buy the property from, and that you often like to shop around for them.

Churches, hospitals, shopping all within 5 miles.One thing I don't like and would get quotes on is splitting up all the heat, air, and water and have them separately metered.rent $6875Laundry $350Advertising $75Insurance $125Management $700Maintenance $700Garbage $185Electric $565Gas $552Water $366Taxes $1060I could probably put down about $6,000-10,000, and would try to get the owner to finance the rest of the down payment.

Thanks, DarwinGet preapproved, they can tell you what price they will consider, then you go shopping knowing you can have a chance of getting that loan amount required.

Tenants will shop for the best price.Joe Gore

The more regulations put in place by acts like Dodd Frank the more freedom we lose to be entrepreneurs and live OUR American Dream.