Hello Everyone:The Problem:Please clarify the following in addition to providing an in-depth explanation and examples: Does requesting a pre-approval (PA) from a bank or a mortgage broker or a web site result in a guaranteed 1 hard-pull (HP) from some or all the credit bureaus?

Howdy Guys!
I am a brand new investor from Springfield Missouri. I got turned onto Bigger Pockets by two unconnected friends of mine, that made me curious enough to check it out.
I've basically been consuming as muc...

It’s not ideal, but there are ways to mitigate the risks when letting someone take possession prior to closing, just like for letting a seller retain possession after closing....make the buyer put up Substantial additional, non refundable EM, spell out time limits, rental rates, default, etc.

@Sean Holland EM should never go to the seller.

It also includes common forms that you can edit and use.Their web site is a free resource with links to your state law but I highly recommend the book for some of the practical advice they provide.

Now I'm no attorney but after doing some quick web searches I cant find anything that states you cant purchase a property in a LLC name before you complete the publication requirements, they give you 120 days to do this and every thing I read says you can do pretty much anything you need the LLC to do as soon as you have all the filing receipts & formation paperwork.

Once you have more than just a few you can plan on come capital investment in your existing properties each year and it's better if you can plan it out in advance.Go get em!

@Pierre Da Silva if you don't want to waste their time I probably wouldn't meet with them yet. 

Go get ‘em and best of luck!

If the seller is unwilling to sign this then your real estate agents managing broker should get the process started to have EM returned to you.