Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookConsider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

And if the OP made what is considered a "high cost loan" in TN, which many MH loans are, there are special regs regarding late fees.

Lenders may offer special circumstance type loans, they may use conventional guidelines but may not turn them into the secondary market, as these loans season they may later be sold in the secondary as exceptions fade away and seasoning cures the initial issues.No one in Utah can say what will be done in underwriting a loan in Cali or Florida, it can depend on the lender and regional markets.FHA does not make loans, they guarantee loans made by lenders under those guidelines but any lender may require additional conditions or extend requirements.

This means that I possess something (20+ 5-star reviews) money can't buy - at least not any time soon.My goal is to network with local investors who are looking to earn more out of their rentals, or willing to JV a property with me.

I'm not aware of any special items within the municipalities we work in, and it would just be Ohio in general, which I do believe allows non-refundable fees.

It's difficult to get an owner to transfer ownership rights for possession to a straw-man operator, taking physical title without payment.

If there's an opportunity because of special financing, there could be an opportunity there, too.

Local laws vary quite a bit with lease options, so make sure you check with someone who specializes in the LO that's in your state.That said, your answer is yes.

Maybe offer a May 20th move in with a $150 rent special for the remaineder of the month and back to $745 (whatever you were originally asking) starting June 1.If the guy accepts tell the other two that you went with a more qualified applicant.

I work with brokers that specialize in investor financing to get the mission accomplished.