We will be occupying the property while I am stationed here.EDIT:Also, we will be using a conventional if we decide to purchase any more homes as we move around.

I barely know anything about servicing so I will be using a servicing company.Originally posted by @Chris Mason:Originally posted by @Rafique Karim:Similar to purchasing real estate, is there any need to use an escrow service when purchasing mortgage notes?  

I'm using a property manager3.

But, possibly using a generic name may make them have to work more than they are willing to find me. 

So are you using a homegrown excel template or something else?

If you have limited access to historical numbers to base your underwriting off of, then using a determined amount per unit is a safer bet. 

ALL imperfections will show clearly through brick painting unless using a very thick top coat and even then, they could still show up in the finished product (unless that is the look you want).Design only: You can prime, after cleaning, with most products but I'd stick with something designed for masonry.  

I recently found a condo for sale by a local wholesaler, but I'm not sure how the process differs from using a realtor.

Your using a PM anyway.

For example, if you want to buy single family ranges in a particular town, that narrows the search down and then you can move on onto step 3Step 3: Find contact info for every one of these people: cell phone, home phone, emails, social media profile, home address, etcStep 4: Put the information into a database: I like using a CRM like Follow Up Boss, but you can use an excel sheet to startStep 5: Market to these people: call(on a dialer), email, message on social media, door knock, mail, etc. until you get one on one appointments with themStep 6: Make offers that allow you enough room to make moneyEven as a brand new investor, you do not have to have money to do these deals.