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We have favorite title & escrow companies in each of the communities we buy in.

Maybe you will have a closer commute to work, maybe you're closer to parks, favorite restaurants, interesting events, etc.

So in the words of Ned Carey and my favorite post response of all time; "It depends".So first let's start with it will probably take you 4-6 months to research, find, get qualified, get an accepted offer and close on a property.

Or make him a gift of a key ring that would hold some sentimental value to him and then color code each of the 3 keys he needs for entry to the apartment and place on said keyring.

The transfer of property back to your dad via a quitclaim deed can be viewed as a gift from your brother to your dad.

Super helpful if you don’t have a ton saved up.Easier Approval: FHA loans are more forgiving on credit scores and debt-to-income ratios.Gift Money Allowed: You can use gift money for your down payment, which can be a big help.Cons:Mortgage Insurance: You’ll have to pay for mortgage insurance upfront and monthly.

so if i understand correctly, you are trying to use corporate credit as a second loan/gift to yourself to use as the down payment... 

Then contact the selling agent and network with them for deals or intros.Check Meetup for real estate events or start your own.Post on your favorite social media channel what you do and who you want to meet - over and over again as it wil take awhile to work!

My preference is to go straight through the title company, put that money into renovations, and send the agent a couple hundred dollar gift card to Amazon for their time.