The "new" collection company now owns the lien and the lien is still attached to your property.This could be a good news for you now that the loan is with the new company.

I've been reading Seth's blog extensively lately.

The sink and dishwasher will be moved to where a washer and dryer are currently located so the water and sewar lines won't need extensive work. 

For myself I do not even view applicants as people, they are a collection of facts and data. 

We own our own business but would like to build a portfolio of properties and start collecting passive income.  

@Jack Middleton The seller wants to sell, so he/she will give you an extension..

I would pick the top 3 Brokers that you think would work for your business, ask questions that pertain to your business and will benefit your business and not just the Broker with fees, they collect.

I notice lower end apps are focused mainly on screening tenants and collecting rent.  

If you have the money and not the time, hire pro researchers to pull files and collect and organize data yo your doecifuxations.

I've been surrounded by the construction industry my entire life and, by extension, the commercial real estate industry.