The answers are going to depend on your goals, your budget, and your timelines. 

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Originally posted by @Brandon Sturgill:@Darvin EzellQ1- Yes, to title immediately to get the workup completed- you need to verify clear and insurable titleQ2- To the title company to hold in escrowQ3- This is a one-shot deal...it's your opportunity to exit the contract based on findingsQ4- To title (based on your question)Thanks for answering , as far as the buyer earnest deposit, do I have them give me the cashiers check and I give it to the title company or do I have them wire the funds to the title company to hold?

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talk to a lender about the underwriting before you buy the house. so you know what to expect the whole way along. if you use a fannie loan, it'll be 75% ARV yes you'll need a good credit score, exact requirements will vary by lender.all banks are different, you can't get a specific answer to a general question. you must ask the lender you're going to use what their process and requirements looks like. 

I have helped a couple people in BP with their purchases and would be happy to talk more with you about what you are looking for or just answer any questions about the process in general.

To answer both of your questions, I am looking to buy, not sell homes in the Indy market.

The answer to that is above my paygrade and I suggest you consult with a 1031 expert. 

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