When you know you want to secure a hard money loan (and then refinance later) do you reach out to these lenders ahead of time or after you have a deal in contract? 

. $1000 security deposit.

Return the security deposit portion with an itemized statement in accordance with local laws.

As you have not received the rental assistance yet, I'd give them the 'bill' for the whole thing spelled out (security deposit less damages less rent owed).  

I am working on securing owner occupied (VA in this case) financing with a low rate, 0% down, and a 30-year term.

A consultant that is separate from your securities attorney can help you navigate this, but a competent securities attorney can help as well. 

In that same writing, tell the taxpayer they have ten calendar days to tender payment or you will proceed with improvements and the redemption cost will continue to increase.If they start the official dispute process by appointing a referee, you will have to wait until the end of that process, and then send a new notice with a new ten day deadline.

In that same writing, tell the taxpayer they have ten calendar days to tender payment or you will proceed with improvements and the redemption cost will continue to increase.If they start the official dispute process by appointing a referee, you will have to wait until the end of that process, and then send a new notice with a new ten day deadline.

Due to seller's financial needs however, a full cash-out offer was ultimately agreed upon, and a conventional commercial loan with a 10 year term amortized over 25 years with 27% down was secured.

Some condos have rules in their original bylaws that not a single resident obeys but theyve never bothered to officially change because its not worth their time to .