Hi @Kareem E.

This map should be on the town building department website, if not they should e-mail you a copy right away.

The current process is a bit of a pain with little reward until the end, I kind of think that it would be nice to recognize leaping some of the many hurdles we are currently required to set out.This is a really rough draft, but as a bunch of people who have previously gotten mortgages I wanted the community's feedback on this set of proposed Achievements to Unlock while in the process of buying a property.Imagine animated giant green check-boxes or thumbs up appearing as you complete each one:Preapproval Process StartedAsset Package SubmittedIncome Package SubmittedCredit Package SubmittedInvestment Property Package SubmittedE-consent to e-Disclosures SubmittedLO PreapprovalUnderwriter PreapprovalContract RatifiedE-Disclosures SignedAsset/Income/Credit Package UpdatedEarnest Money Deposit DocumentedAppraisal OrderedHomeowner's Insurance SubmittedLoan Conditionally ApprovedApproval Conditions SubmittedSatisfactory Appraisal Rec'dFinal Loan Estimate SignedClosing Disclosure SignedCleared to CloseDocs in TitleCash-to-Close Sent to TitleFunding Conditions SubmittedLoan FundedAmerican Dream UnlockedI know that they aren't in the order that might be preferred by the consumer ("why can't I just do those first 10 all in a single setting?")

If you would like information on our national programs that specialize in student housing on 5+ unit housing, do PM me or e-mail me and we'll discuss the options available.

Ryan E.

If you itemize deductions, I believe property taxes and mortgage interest can both be deducted on Schedule A as an investment property expense if the property is not in service as a rental, then on Schedule E after the property is in service.Confirm this with your accountant.

Hi Kyle, I am a CPA who owns and invests in real estate and does r/e tax and accounting.

https://www.redfin.com/IL/Lake-Bluff/136-E-Sheridan-Rd-60044/home/17667343

But not for anyone who has to finance the purchase....http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/20042621/942-E-Broadway-Road-Tempe-AZ/

My daily "habit" is to listen to REI podcasts, YouTube videos, audiobooks, or read e-books.