based on their website and proudly displaying their NMLS and state licenses I think your fine.

I have a secured line of credit at my local bank, and for my first deal, I think that is a good way to start - with someone you know and is local.  

Kwok - I think your approach is sound.

I’ve been thinking about getting into real estate but have been having a couple concerns before buying my first property. 

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I think the only solid way of determining repair costs is by having a trusted contractor walk the property and assess it themselves. 

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I think it really depends on what your motive is here with the early termination clause.

I think if you were living in it, then it should give you a lot more leeway of renting out the other spaces.