Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Anyone else having issues finding adequate lenders for starters? 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

@Daniel Chen, the last folks you want to talk to is your lender!

Start on a small scale, handle your student debt and daily costs, and think about smart funding ways like getting the seller to help, borrowing from private lenders, or using websites that gather money from lots of people.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Speak with a lender and get pre-approved.

It is HIGHLY frowned upon in small business purchases, not sure about real estate but I think you should have a conversation with the lender first. 

Talk to a lender and your agent to get you pre-approved so that you don't have to go through the process and let one slip between your fingers if the correct deal arises. 

If you go inland just a few mile the insurance is much cheaper and with a sfh as compared to a condo the HOA are very low.