The US Dept. of Justice seems to think real estate commissions are getting out of hand and though the rebates in their examples are very Weak, and consumers can save a lot more, they're trying to alert consumers of the savings that is available to themDepartment of Justice: Rebates Make Buying a Home Less Expensivehttp://www.justice.gov/atr/public/real_estate/rebates.htmlConsumers Can Save Thousands of Dollars in Commissions http://www.justice.gov/atr/public/real_estate/commission-table.html40 States that allow realtors to offer rebateshttp://www.justice.gov/atr/public/real_estate/rebates-details.htmlBesides the US Dept, of Justice, exactly what does the dear leader of Keller Williams have in store for the Mortgage Industry here in his Youtube videos?

They are having a hearing open to Landlords, Tenants and stake holders (general public as well) to provide them with your comments, concerns and ideas.

I run an independent lodging property looking to discuss traditional and non traditional options. 

Some lenders will only consider lot rent in their valuations of non owner occupied MHPs. 

If using a lender this is a non issue.

It's a small city near a large city and I am primarily looking in a student neighborhood by a medium sized public university, which I like for knowing that there will always be renters. 

Hi thereI just became a 1099 and I am not eligible for a loan for a while, regardless of my current assets in retirements funds. How do you find hard money lenders?What are my other options? Family/friends isn't an op...

First off I bought the book, Real Estate Note Investing, to learn more about buying performing and non-performing notes and different position strategies.

It is also a good idea to find a lender to work with who has a reputation for qualifying first time buyer or non-prime mortgages.Good luck

@Amy McArthur what "details" do you need that are not public record, and what "prep work" are you referring to?