Im also looking forward to getting my real estate license at the end of this month while I finish out my two years of service with the army.

I'd prefer that they'd service our loan but when I approached my partner about it he thought it was an unnecessary expense.

I really don't understand all these other flavors, Vanilla is perfect, no need to improve upon perfection.I am glad my book was mentioned in this list by @Keith Kellermeyer!

Utility services, and so on.When I start sorting thru properties they must meet my initial criteria.  

Lately, I've been seeing a problem with businesses/service providers who are just really dropping the ball.

You would have to a apply for and close the loan in your name, agreeing to be personally liable for the debt service.

@Samantha McCormick welcome to BP and thank you for your service!

With 200k down the debt servicing would be $3,877 monthly.List price is 800k.  

Your name, license number,brokerage (if any) and license status is publicly available.The NAR,State Board,and local boards have agreements with suppliers to give your contact information away to them so they can advertise their services to you.Be prepared for an avalanche of emails and snail mail in the next few weeks.

Clean up exterior of property and improve landscaping.Refinish common area.