I wanted to share my thoughts on why I firmly believe that investing in single-family homes with an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) offers a better investment opportunity in the thriving St.

It could be worth checking out other custodians, not just the ones with checkbook ability, because you may find that they offer the quick turn around and funding times you are looking to achieve with that checkbook ability.

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The reason I went with them instead, is Ameircan offers a 80% LTV 30 year long term whereas Century at the time only did 75%LTV. 

The only change to the existing law was to expand the definition of "Provide real estate brokerage services" to include the following:Regardless of whether the activity is engaged in for another person, engaging in the buyer or selling, offering to buy or sell, or marketing of real estate or otherwise dealing in contracts, including assignable contracts, for real estate or options on real estate, on two or more occasions in any 12-month period.Principals buying and selling on their own account clearly fall within this expanded definition.

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I have about 25000 saved up and I'm living at home for free how much of that should I spend on a property or save.How does someone truly manage a property "effectively" from a distance? 

Also, how should I present the offer to the seller considering that this isn't all cash?

We had one offer for $100K but that fell through due to refusal of the title company to insure title. 

Ryan offered various reasons for the delays, including difficulties in obtaining permits, scheduling subcontractors, and obtaining supplies; even making allowances for these factors, we found the delays to be extraordinary.While we were pleased with some of the subcontractors (e.g., the roofers, the fireplace repair crew, and the carpet installers), there were numerous instances when Bildwise and its subcontractors did not complete tasks in a workmanlike manner.