Jeremy with Inside Out Renovations will be speaking about the specific system used to smoothly and efficiently complete a rehab.  

I'm not at all sure the process would have been as smooth as it has been if I went with a regular bank that occasionally does VA loans.

Also both homes had been vacant for a year or two which also might have made for less competition...on a side note I used hubzu for the second place and had a smooth 20 day close...very different from some of the other experiences I've read about!

Get rid of the tenant and the ride should smooth out going forward.

I've been using Venmo and it's been pretty smooth.

I'd do that deal again in a heartbeat, even though it was a six month close and there was ample acrimony- in fact, it was the most difficult closing I've ever done by far.A second deal I did with a wholesaler went much more smoothly- it was a totally decrepit two family in my neighborhood, and I just had to buy it and fix it up.

Direct lenders are the actual check writers and underwriters, they will be able to move much quicker, and provide better rates over the long termFEES in general - my experience has shown that interest rates are generally between 9-14% annualized, with between 2-5 points.

Your post is a great 1031 Exchange case study, however sorry it's not flowing smoothly for you.

I went through the How to Analyze Deals Guide and it went smoothly except for Investment Basis and Property Price.How should I set these on a property that was once my home and now turned into a rental.Purchase Price: $100k (lived there for 3 years, been renting 6 years)Down Payment: $0, $0 Closing Costs (seller paid)Refinanced once, Closing Costs: $2000If Sold Property Today, out the door profit after taxes: $50kLoan Amount Remaining: $80kI am trying to analyze my options between:1.

(Tip: If you have small talk while on your tour, the time will pass smoothly.)