They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.

Once again any bids/quotes you receive now without drawings are all premature and synonymous to shooting darts in the dark hoping to hit a bulls-eye.  

Anything less than that, and you're increasing your risk, as your seller will not have enough skin in the game.  

And the same thing with projected returns.I'm an accredited investor, so I usually don't invest in the nonaccredited funds because many (although not all) of them have such high fees , low skin in the game, etc..

Next you'll hear that red is an aggressive color and renters prefer blue!

We let them pick the carpet colors and both buyers (it was a front/back duplex) selected BURGUNDY.We all agreed that we wouldn't install the carpet until 3 days before closing, just in case it didn't close. 

Once you have decided on a home you will also want a professional home inspector to conduct a more thorough review of the home.Below are the most crucial areas of a home that you should look at, should ask questions about and review critically on your first visit to a home.Interior Windows, doors and door framesCeilingsFlooringFireplaceBasementAtticCabinets and countersExterior Color and qualityPorch and deskMaintenanceGutters and roofFoundationDoors and windowsSurroundings Driveways and walkwaysViews and boundariesBushes, trees and grassNeighboring homes and how they are kept and maintained

The less experience you have, the more skin in the game the lender wants from you.2.

I've had a couple of numbers respond, (about 5) but they always end with the seller going dark on me not replying to anything to send them.

I am trying to keep costs low, so we are just keeping it the natural oak color and hopefully it turns out beautiful!