My first deal is owner occupied to is allowed me to put much less down up front.

Two thoughts:1) If you are going with a conventional loan from a bank, you will need to make sure the lender is aware that the down payment is another loan and allows that.

Hi @Rick DoctorThe 2%, 1% or 0.8% rules are rules of thumb, something that allows you to determine quickly if a property is worth looking into further. 

If I agree to pay that fine, does it allow the seller to cure the title and issue a warranty deed?

I was with a bigger real estate company before I took a job that wouldn't allow me to actively be a real estate agent. 

@Kay KeovongphetFor the profit sharing potion (employer contribution portion) of the plan that following may apply if your employer allows for it: The Employer Contributions being withdrawn have been accumulated in the PSP Plan for at least 2 years.For salary deferrals (employee contributions) Any employee contribution (including any earnings on such amounts) may not be distributed prior to the the Participant’s severance from employment, death, or disability.

You have (presumably) paid the taxes and allowed your relatives as your guests to be on the property for purposes you agreed are voluntary and can be revoked at any time.

I'm sorry Ed, but what you proposing doesn't make sense and is now allowed.

If you can't, because the seller won't allow it, then pay your own title company to run title in advance before you plunk down your deposit. 

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