This should be mandatory when renting to college students because they have no credit and therefore are not concerned with you placing a collection against them.

Credit scores are 700 and 770, and we have about 15K in savings, ZERO debt minus our house (Thank you Mr.

The day before the closing date (May 30th) I was told that the buyer's financing could not be approved for the FHA loan due to a judgement on his credit.

I have 805 credit and one rental that is completely paid off at a value of ~$110,000 and is occupied.I would like to borrow against my rental to buy another house (as a rental) all cash.I've contacted two companies and they've given me a 5.375%, 30 yr, on $75-85k borrowed.Note: The two companies that I've contacted...

She asked me what the process would be and I told her she would pay an application fee and do a credit/eviction check.

I do not intend to ask the seller for any repairs to be made nor am I looking for a credit of money for any repairs that need to be made.

The busts still have the sharp down turn compounded by a lack of credit that so many relied upon in the good times. 

Just have to figure out what you can and cannot do then figure out if its worth your effort and time on a personal level.. the fact is .. real estate is location , location, location  and supply demand and available credit supply the values.    

Aside from boosting my credit score and bulking my savings -- both of which take time -- I am not sure what other options are available to finance my first purchase before my self-imposed deadline of September 1. 

Her credit score was included and it was 700’s also her pay was good.