Run a full background check to see their credit score, prior evictions and criminal record.

So, while prices held relatively firm overall, we are seeing a decrease in buyer demand and a buildup of inventory compared to this time last year.

I used F&M Bank there in the same town to give me the full purchase price of 325k.

This is our first time being landlord. 

What key factors should first-time borrowers consider when securing funding for their initial real estate investment?

To add to what @Caleb Brown said, there are going to be times when you are not going to find similar comps and you might have to adjust based on the comps you have available.

Make sure you pay on time, keep insurance perfect, head down, eyes on paper. 

You called me 4 months ahead of when that hard money loan matures b/c you are smart and realize that time is money.For the 2nd option, it lists "7/25, 10 year maturity." 

There are different forms of buyer agency agreement , including a non exclusive agreement in which you can work with more than one agent at a time , this is probably best for the investor.

I changed my scope of work multiple times and initially didn't think I could and I was able to change my timeline, too.