The most reliable indicator to compare investments to me is to compare dollars generated relative to time invested.

Each lender will have some small amount of points over one of those indices.

If everything is to his satisfaction, he will "close out" the permit, essentially indicating that the local building authority is satisfied with the completed job.Normally, permits are needed for any foundation/structural work, electrical/plumbing/HVAC work, and in many jurisdictions you need permits for other things as well -- decks, roofs, siding, etc.

Naveen Desai -- yes, I did a short sale last year and had to sign an amendment from the bank specifically indicating that (among other things).

What key indicators do you look for, or what business websites do you monitor to figure out when interest rates may rise?

Never heard of them.Sometimes we can spot a scam if we have some indication of who you are talking about.

We also look at the time distribution of sales as an indication of market, a sale within 30 days, one sale at 65 days and one at 90 days will likely fly, but that is a slow market for the range, IMO.1 in 30 and the other 2 within 60 days is much better, a hotter market.

This fact alone indicates that many are watching double that and some their entire waking day.

Hello BiggerPockets,My name is Ryan Marceau as the title indicates, I'm a new member.

Hi all,as the title post indicates, I'm a new member from the Twin Cities.