@Jabbar Thomas  well that only happens to you once.you always go into those situations EXPECTING TO write it up put your dough up and contract.if your just out for a chat.. that's one thing.Same with RE agents although now with docusign..

My final thoughts are that it probably depends on your learning style on what would work best for you. 

Seasoning, an important question that must be considered, whatever the policy the individual lender may have, make sure you receive this in writing. 4.

I was just writing to someone else about Austin being one of the places I'm looking to invest in.

Jon Thanks for taking the time to write that out.

However here me out: I have completed law school (in Australia) and had some experience writing and examining deeds before.

I felt more comfortable investing in FL because I fly there on family vacations (now I can write them off as work trips since I will visit my properties.

I am $65 dollars a sq ft in Salisbury NC for a 52 unit town home duplex style , our 98 unit town homes ( basically apartment all rentals Charlotte NC ) we will be at $71 dollars a Sqft all in with land.

I typically do not ask a client to sign one until we are writing and offer on the property...and only then because it is required that I have one.

First title company I stopped in which resulted after a few more referrals to having someone who will write the loans.