(Loan program, term, credit score, etc) just for hypotheticals, say your looking at a 30 year conventional on your primary residence with 720 credit, rate could be ~4.75-5.125%  FHA is typically a little lower. 

If you come to an agreement with the seller, you can say that you'll have the formal contract prepared in a couple of days for the seller.

@Kervin SimonSmall local banks and credit unions are always best for this

@Eric M - I don't collect any fee upfront other than credit report fee and appraisal. 

It's been a huge source of education and inspiration for me and my husband on our REI  journey.As to next steps, I would recommend finding a real estate agent that you trust, and also start talking to lenders (banks, mortgage brokers, credit unions, etc.)

That was just 3 days of work and I ended up giving rental credit for broken planters that the roofers left in pieces.

Utilize your network, credit and equity and the ball will never stop.

Utilize your network, credit and equity and the ball will never stop.

Success requires cash and high credit to qualify for loans.

Because it is your credit on the line, you should designate the accountant/bookkeeper/servicer to collect rents and make payment to your mortgagee.