Now when we check references - at least 2, but we want 3 - I like to ask about communication (of course) but now it’s more about response time than getting updates.

Check into transactional funding.

Comparing your property taxes to others, and checking that the insurance covers the increased value, or replacement value, are just as important as keeping current with comparable rents.

He was excited about that.I went over to check out the property and was pleasantly surprised.

I checked with my GC and although he's been involved in new construction and is confident in his abilities to complete the project, he is not able to show 5 completed projects.

You can check out details on their Facebook page if you are interested in attending and potentially networking.

Maybe borrow the remaining down payment with a personal loan, car title loan (a real one, at a bank for 5-9% interest), CC balance transfer check at 0% for 18 months (assuming you have a plan to pay it back), etc.If you wanted to make the house your personal residence, you could put down 5% and pay PMI for a year.  

I will check it out.

I will check them out.

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