When you get your loan for your purchase you will designate your property as a primary residence, there will be language in that mortgage/deed of trust which will typically stipulate that designation and there are guidelines which allow you to move out and rent the property in the future without having to refinance.

I developed a proprietary database system using Filemaker as a design backbone for our company.

I've been approaching the listing agents (instead of using a buyer's agent) this time, with some success.I've been finding the listings off of sites like "Realtor.com" and then calling the listing agent.

I would wait until you get under contract, then establish the LLC and notify the necessary parties that the LLC will be the "buyer".If you did take your approach, I'd be certain to check with the appropriate state department to make sure the LLC isn't already taken.

I think you'll get an idea of how I feel about events where speakers just upsell you . . .I can certainly understand the hesitation, since almost every other event in the industry is designed for upselling.

Short sale of the pre-foreclosure is the approach to follow, as mentioned above.

Pretty confusing stuff.If you have a relationship with that lady why not approach her with your concerns?

I am a Graduate of Interior Design, and started Developing Residential Property when the Decorating field washed up.

Here is Brenda's intro threadhttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/55/topics/70685-designer-turned-developer-turning-real-estate-professional-in-maine

Got my next rehab under contractWorked with architect to get the design of the home ready for approval with the local historical society.