Quote from @Michael Smythe: @Josh Haney search here on BP for a three part series we did on "How to Screen a Property Manager better than a tenant"Can't share the link because one of the over-active moderators will chastise us for "self-Promotion":( Awesome I will check that out thank you!

If done right, you can get a check during the refi portion!

Someone to check on the house but no one is a replacement for you or vested like a full service property manager. 

@Ruben Helo check out what's happening in Detroit where we workhttps://michiganchronicle.com/2024/01/03/major-developments-that-will-define-detroit-in-2024/

Yes I'm saying penny pinch.Negotiate seller to pay owner and seller title and settlement costs, often they don't understand when those boxes are checked. 

Be sure to navigate around and check out all the great tools available.

Here is my thoughts and check me if I’m off:I think the real heart concern for my bride is the risk of over leverage and having some unexpected costs take us out financially.

I feel like they are lazy and not checking their work. 

They will be coming down over the weekend, and we will be checking out some properties in various neighborhoods to get a feel for the areas.An informed buyer is the best buyer!

not 2 months, no. usually a letter will let you get in for underwriting/ qualifying, and a 2-week pay stub required before closing. every lender that does fannie/ freddie will use standard fannie/freddie guidelines, but a lot of them have "overlays", which are additional guidelines imposed by their investors. check with your preferred mortgage professional to find out how they will handle things for your speicific scenario.