And as this is my first one, what is the process - have them get "qualified" by a RMLO before or after signing or negotiating....... 

You will need to combine the knowledge you learn here with your knowledge of your local market, and likely that of a mortgage broker and real estate agent in order to determine your best plan of action.You can call a mortgage broker and find out how much you may get pre-approved for.

My agent is pressing me to sign off on the contingency, but my approval is conditional and I haven't event seen the conditions yet and appraisal isn't done either, which is one lender condition.

Then sign up for all of them and give them a test drive.

5# Marketing is your best friend Starting out will be slow so build your leads by using options such postcards , Bandit signs and email blast …...Just to name a few 6# Constantly Expand Your List Of Potential Buyers Your investors list is will be your bread and butter so always be on the look out for investors to add to your CRM .

Invoice produced & signed off = payment.

I liked the pitch and signed up for their several thousands of dollars mentoring program. 

Google Chris Stokes, Liberty Bank for his contact info or DM me for contact info and website to determine if the property you're looking for is in CRA area.

Would you sign him if he got a cosigner with good credit?

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