In the end i probably lost out on some money, but going through the whole process was really good for me. rehabbing, then going thru the applications and showing the place, and finally renting the place was important.

When a foreclosure or tax deed application occurs in Florida, an 18% interest rate per annum is applicable on "everything", including all of the other back taxes.  

Here is the email that i just got from navy federal>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>If you can obtain the $6,000 in funds from a family member, then I will update your application with that information and then send it for a pre-approval decision with a revised purchase price of $170,000.

Of course if they're at work, they probably shouldn't be on craigslist, but that's another issue ;)Once the applicant becomes an actual tenant, I text them.

I'm sure that guy will still get flooded with applications.

-We run a credit check and criminal background check on every applicant age 18 and over.

An added bonus is there is no application or appraisal because I've had a long-term (25yr) relationship with this bank.

At the initial stage of your loan application the Lender must have sent you an Initial Disclosure Package which includes your loan Estimate (LE) and Written List of Service Provider (WLOSP).If you opt for the title company that is mentioned in the WLOSP - Your title charges will be in Section B of CD - Services you did not shop for.If you opt for any other title company that is not mentioned in WLOSP - Title charges moves to section C of CD - Services you did shop for.

Information from those folks is more realistic and applicable to the local area in my opinion than those national estimators.

Download and print that applicable state statutes.