Given the excuses, the way she’s been calling one sibling after another, and the way she’s been playing the he said she said game, we felt she was trying to figure out a way to stay.

I would advise you to call the town and ask what is allowed throughout the city and in each zone.

And then call your realtor to put an offer in!!

I will say they are pricey ( that's why they call it hard money) and you would need to have skin in the game.

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Gaps in employment affecting an FHA can be up to 6 months (google search) but I'd be calling and asking.

The ultimate goal is to reduce the likelihood of capital calls, while at the same time streamlining work for the bookkeeping team.Example: We're buying a 40-unit apartment complex (in Michigan) with an annual property tax bill in year 1 of approximately $50,000.

Numbers matter, but so does service and willingness to answer phone calls when you (the client) has questions. 

I called the references he provided for his employer and previous landlord and it all checked out.

Account Closed I think people should be called out on their b.s. and bad behaviors.