(I heard that 1% - 2% of the purchase price is ideal).Where does the earnest money go, when all is said and done?

I make good money, and recently left the military. 

@Ethan GidcumbLenders will not and here is whyTake a $200k property needing $150k renovation and arc is $400kLet’s say lender will lend $325k - they are not giving it at closing - there will be construction draws as I have seen borrowers take money to use on other projects and then lender is stuck holding the bag until he sues on the guaranty and goes after the borrower

or that “a real estate agent is considering giving up his license or is under investigation” before I spend the time and money tying to obtain their services?

I'm particularly passionate about long term investments in Metro Atlanta.Outside of real estate, I enjoy watching sports, running, and spending time with my family!

We expect to have holding costs of $15k to get through the off season and the condo is pretty updated so we would only be spending $10k in renovations (updating the bathroom and then finishes in the remaining rooms).

How are you going to improve your life by borrowing more money?

All you have to do is call, tell them you don't want to deal with court, and negotiate to refund some of the money to make them go away.

I got the voucher caleed SOTA.and I earn that amount of money from my employment income.

I'm a multifamily analyst for a bank that originates all sorts of real estate loans, and I am looking to connect with people that have a passion for real estate and money.