Do your same background and credit checks and other requirements that you do with every other applicant. 

Rates are still historically low, and I’ve seen with clients refinancing they may have a higher loan (from pulling cash out) but their over all monthly payment is comparable to what they are used to because of the lower rate.

Current market estimates, and ones that I have received myself, have the installation of a new ATS ranging from $45,000 (on the low end with perfect property conditions) to $80,000 or more.

Credit.

Credit markets are tough right now.That rehab paragraph was a VERY tall order, which I think is why most folks are doing rehab loans with the hard money loan guys charging 13%+ and 3 points... 3 points and 13% is painful, but LESS painful than trying to check all those boxes laid out in the previous paragraph. 

This week mortgage applications hit a low not seen since 1995.One result: mortgage industry employment is down 20%.

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Lennar is either 1 or 2 in size in the US DR Horton is the other.. they are production builder so yes quality is not their hallmark.. price is .. 2. wrapping the mortgage could certainly create an event of default with Lennars lending arm. there by trashing your credit. 3. if your buyer stops paying you have to keep paying and foreclose and hope they have not trashed the home when you get it back.. like all things creative finance wise sounds great on paper and is great if it all goes perfect but lots of things can fall apart if things do not go right.. so what is your fico score worth ?  

My taxable income is actually so low in 2023 that if I take the $25k special allowance deduction for passive losses and the regular standard IRS deduction, my taxable income is negative.

Prices are still relatively low so it would be a great spot to start your journey.