I did go about becoming a member with the cart before the horse so to speak but I have corrected that.

Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't this what the banks title company is for?

I hope to do things honestly, smartly, and correctly, and I would definitelyappreciate any and all information, recommendations, tips, and advisethat any here could give me, so that I can attain my goal listed above.I'm ready and willing to learn, study, and become properly educated.Thank you all very much!

Correct?

You could use whomever you wanted to do the work but time would be your enemy.Someone correct me if I'm wrong on this.I am planning on using a 203k to buy a fixer upper as a primary residence and either sell it when the time is right, or pull equity to fund other REI opportunities.

If the realtor makes you money and they put time and effort, you should compensate them. if you found the home on your own and theres a realtor involed you shouldent give them a FULL commission.....but they still need to put food on ther table.

The market is relatively soft for Ashland, but properties sell and if the our local papers are correct, Ashland is bucking the national trend.

The numbers are a little tight, but if you manage it correctly and as Re asked, they pay all utilities.

It would likely be mortgage fraud if you are not disclosing the full details to the lender.John is correct about the disclosure.

Is that correct?