I think the success rate will be higher with local banks compared to national banks.

Lloyds actually closed their Yen book to non-Yen earners in April due to the size of the Yen book growing very quickly to a size which their Head Office were not happy to see compared to other currencies - most of these new Yen loans coming from US based applicants.

I'm a specialist because I do more research and look up comparable sales in the area surrounding the property, sometimes even having a Title company to help me but again I don't have to be licensed to do this either or the companies or homeowners that give me the information would require it.

Listen to them, compare, and THEN, make a decision based on their knowledge and experience, and your own intelligence.

Call several and compare.

Our rents are high here because cost of living is very high, and real estate prices are very high when compared to the mainland.

Factor your gross rent from comparable properties in the area.

Basically you trade off speed and documentation for better terms compared to hard money.

What I want do was compare what I have to what others have, and to know if what I have is sufficient or will I run into problems when I actually have to enforce this section of the agreement.Thank You"Tenant(s) agrees to pay all costs, expenses, collection and attorney's fee, as allowed by law, either expected or incurred by Owner/Manager due to any breach or default by the Tenant(s) of any terms of this contract."

Well coyote did you do a final walkthrough and compare it with the "move in" walkthrough?