I'm happy to make a connection with a lender that can explain the different mortgage products that would allow you to save on closing costs.

Save all you can.

As I begin looking to retire from active duty in the next couple years and transition to the civilian sector, I see real estate playing a big role in my family's future. 

I've found that sometimes just having an attorney reach out can open up a conversation again, and it might save you the grief and time of having to push through to foreclosure.

I am trying my hand at this while I work toward the finish line on my second retirement.

I’m thinking of selling life insurance part time to save money or should I just put all my focus on real estate?

Has some money saved up, but maybe not quite enough to get a traditional mortgage.2.

Saving money on fees is not worth a sacrifice in quality of service and reliability.

The USA is the opposite, high borrowing costs, but appreciation if timed right.I would recommend building a 800 FICO for FREE and a 80 PAYDEX LLC for a few hundred, saving cash, and waiting for the next bottom.

Leverage their experience and knowledge and save your friendship.