When it comes to claims the larger companies have the man power to respond quickly.  

(rich)Monkey power

If others want those deals, more power to them, but I've been around long enough to know there are easier ways to make money.

Then when you get the money, you get the power.

IE get on a top producers team for a few years.. make money as they hand you leads.. let their star power get you in the door.

We're a required add on - but hopefully an add on that adds value - and the power of deferring that nasty tax and depreciation recapture is certainly a value!!

The owner used his power of attorney to take control of the property and get it sold.

Anything is possible, but it will require more will power than you have ever expended in your entire life.

Aidan - you should get a loan pre approval completed  as a first step  even before connecting with a real estate agent  ..this will allow you to check credit history / buying power  and  become familiar with the  figures  .....if this process  provides  you with the loan amount  / purchase  price that  works for your scenario  - great  ...if there are weaknesses - the you become aware of the facets that need to be addressed ..

Problem is, I have not closed on the house yet, and the power is off.