Even if you can cover the property with personal money you are gambling not investing.

It may sound naive but the most favorite part for us is that both parties are agreeable in terms of operating our lives in good faith & transparency and honesty are the best practice.  

Check out my personal favorite, Set For Life by @Scott Trench , or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey. 3.

Check out my personal favorite, Set For Life by @Scott Trench , or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey. 3.

@Kayvon E. my favorite is @Tanya Lechner!

A potential FSBO could decide to take a small gamble on a shorter-term seller-finance if they could get above market value.Best of luck.

Some of the things I would do is become familiar with the acquisition process and learn about the monthly expenses in your target markets, utilities, property taxes, maintenance, etc.House-hacking is a solid strategy and it's my favorite strategy for getting into the game.

I suggest visiting each of them and doing some research to pick your favorite to start with.

But it seems with one week left to closing switching lenders at this time is more of a gamble than an assured move that would guarantee to cut down on closing costs. 

It is all about the deal really, however you will end up focusing on a favorite area or two down the road.