If you go to a bank or lender directly, you will most likely be dealing with an unlicensed salesperson who's sole job is to sell you on what's going to make the bank or lender the most money.

Let my obsessing make your job easier lol.

Last night one of them set up a circular saw and was cutting wood for their bonfire at 9:00 at night.  

Hi All,If your main goal is to invest in rental properties and retire from the corporate world in the next 5-10 years would you choose a job that pays more, is more stressful, longer hours and more one dimensional or a job that pays 20k less but is less stressful, easier commute and more transferrable to other industries?

I have been interested in house hacking for a while. trying to learn more more everyday while building up my capital for a down payment+reserves and expecting to pull the trigger in the next 6-12 months. However, I al...

My question(s) for the forum is, How do I make it to where he is obligated to finish the job?

I don't think this is cut and dry but i typically try and see what might need to be done to occupy it, how strong the market is and what do you have to do to get a deal done because you don't want to pass an opportunity for paying a little on the upside but also don't want to overpay on something that has some question marks on it as well ( plus this is work you have to do which it would be good to be compensated for ) 

Howdy @Alex SimonNice job.  

Once the site of the campus is announced, there will be opportunities to buy properties that are strategically located, for mere speculative purposes.If 50k new jobs will be created (over what time span?)

Preferably within 10 miles of my house to cut down on travel time.