My wife was out of work due to illness for nine months. Many of our bills fell behind. To make matters worse my mortgage with Option One was purchased by Litton Home servicing. This new mortgage holder has essentially...

If you buy condos and other similar properties where there is centralize maintenance for common areas that can be a benefit.Apartment buildings with onsite property management is another way to go.You also might need to learn a new legal process.

I would ask for 100% financing at 7.5% interest (I would avoid interst only, but if that was a last resort I would take it), with a three to five year balloon.

TO avoid discrimination charges process in order based on time the application was submitted (completed application).John Corey

I hate to see you avoiding this tremendous tool -- it's just a matter of opening your mind and learning how to do it right!

Anchorage is in the south central region of the state which is one of the most moderate areas in terms of climate.

Here's the basics on the house:--4000 SQFT (including 1000 SQFT finished basement--6yr old central unit and unknown age second unit--excellent foundation with no to very minimal settling--split level with large bedrooms and large bathrooms--1.5 acres lot in a good neighborhood with a few million dollar homes a couple of streets over--nice but neglected landscaping--built in late '70sFannie Mae wants $179k but it needs everything on the inside.

You are only 1 agent in the office yet bad news can hurt everyone.Your ideas (#2 & #3) are why I tell people they largely should avoid having a license.

While I like avoiding high fees I find that a good deal can be worth a reasonable amount.

You may also be able to avoid title insurance if the company will let it just pass you to the end buyer.