In the middle of a sale of my parents condo and it's been 5 months and we have not closed due to title companie's lack of communication, instruction and then bringing an outside attorney into the fold to assist that has dragged this on even further.

With no points, closing costs are reduced.

@Mike Dymski I always use month to month leases, much easier if things go to court, as the lease is only good if it’s paid by the fifth.

Its been a month and very little has been done.

Keaton owns a money hungry company with disgusting practices, steer clear at all costs. 

Could you share an approximate cost range for completing the barment and quiet title processes?

You cannot use the seller credit towards the down payment, only the closing costs.

This will give you an idea of what monthly payment you can afford on paper.

My husband and I are Canadian and hoping to start investing within the next few months in US real estate.

You can build a state specific lease through them and they usually cost about $50/lease.