If you read this page you can see the criteria for how they are coming up with these rankings for each city.

I am visiting in late March for a job visit.

On the last page where it gives the "total cash needed" figure.. what does that consist of?

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You control the contract so you can make it 1 page, or 50.  

I have visited two REIA groups here in DFW which I have been to and recommend.

Nothing stops you from visiting the registry oneself and ordering copies or looking at the documents though.I pull all they infor together and create the HUD or now the TRID or whatever they are calling it.

They have a Facebook page where you can find more info as to when and where they meet, but that would be a great place to meet like-minded individuals and learn more about the ins and outs of REI.

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