Ive known the owners since 2005 and they definitely helped me out when I was brand new.  

Account Closed what brand/type of sprayer do you use for your paint jobs?

My honest opinion...Pick something that could look like something that fits for a very successful and known brand.. and just work your butt off on SEO and you will do fine.

I get your point, and feel this makes the most sense especially since she and the children will still remain. but even if I re-issue a brand new lease to the wife only for the next year, I shouldn't give either of them back the deposit until the whole family leaves?

Other homes on the same street are asking $350k, but they are brand new homes.7.

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I know it would look good for "branding" our work but not sure if that would help or hinder sale of home.

Or do i go find another bank and have a fresh set of eyes look at it? 

the Note spells out the terms.. deed of trust recorded secures your interest.if you need a personal guarantee  from borrower thats done in a separate document.. you can ask to review a sample note and trust deed and P G  .. other than that there is just borrower info.. credit score net worth that type of thing.. you may also want to background your borrower make sure they are good citizensOH also you want to see title report if its a fresh funding.. or a copy of the title insurance if you buying existing and make sure the insurance is still in effect for any assignee  as you would be buying the loan via an assignment