It can also help write effective copy for much the same reason.Its not an end all be all but just empowers you to be an world class communicator.

They need rent rolls, copies of maintenance contracts and leases, tax and utility bills, historical P&Ls and everything else you would have asked for during due diligence before you made an offer or during the contract DD period.A loan is a business deal.

I can tell you that these meetings are like social gatherings for friends, they all know each other and exchange information freely.

In addition to answers to these questions, please provide copies of allcurrent lease agreements.My client is planning on meeting with the bond for deed attorney onThursday but may not be in a ready position to sign docs at that time ashe would like to do all of his due diligence ahead of time.Thank you,

However I was referring to using "Zillow data" in .XLS format, which is freely downloadable, and performing various manipulations of that data using those tools mentioned, to extract some insightful info.

I would suggest analyzing the comparables and copying which designs you feel are effective to get a sale.Then you can get the labor cost from a contractor or trade.

I would request the tenant's entire file which would include application, credit/background info, copies of identification and security deposit information.I believe security deposit will be transferred/credited to you upon closing, but you can get clarification from your closing agent/attorney.Once you close on the property, send the tenants a letter introducing yourself/your company as the new owner/manager with contact information, how/who to contact for maintenance request, how to pay rent and what will take place within the next few weeks regarding setting appointments for walk thru inspection to assess for repairs/upgrades and meet the tenants, signing new leases, requesting updated documentation (proof of income/identification ) and things of that nature

On more than one occasion the seller sent me a counter signed document and then would email me asking for a buyer signed copy.

Little savings, short sale or foreclosure in their name, too much debt to income, satisfied with renting...the list goes on.Income verification, for W-2 employees I require copies of the last 2 paychecks or last 4 paychecks if they get paid weekly.

Someone then bought Gayle's entire inventory of books and took it off the market so copies are rare indeed.