We then need about $30,000 to cover the hard money loan and the closing costs.

They don't cost much and give you protection.

Better than the alternative of having a line of credit at 12%, the 2-3% hit in spread is lower than a 5% increase in cost of capital in my opinion.

how are you getting an accurate representation to the costs to repair the property?

The contractor I hired to paint interior of home has left it incomplete. He also removed a whole house alarm system without telling me. He explained he had to in order to paint the home properly. He does not plan to r...

Since your in the military, that look back period of 5 years is increased to 10. 

If the property tax is expected to increase for the new owner, should the company making the purchase from the original owner reflect the higher tax amount on the ALTA in my transaction?

She put minimal down and utilized some state assistance to offset closing costs.

Doesn't stop the HOA's from increasing...

"I pay in cash, no closing cost, no matter the condition BUY I will make you an offer blow market value as a trade off.Not everyone will accept this, but those that do are extremely motivated!