What is the best way to go about getting real estate financing?

Stephanie W asked:

My fiance and I are interested in a home but the home is priced at more than what we are wanting to pay per month. I know if we can get a better interest rate then the payments won’t be as bad.. We have worked really hard on his credit lately (his ex-wife did not get their home out of his name after the divorce, late payments,etc) We refinanced the home after taking her to court and sold it a month later.. I think his credit score is in the mid 600’s maybe low 600’s.. I wonder what his interest rate will be on purchasing a new home? Does anybody have any advice?

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is there any way to get out of a rental lease agreement due to loss of job and financial trouble?

terrys_gbsi asked:

My dad is 75 and recently lost his job as a barber. He’s currently seeking other employment, but will not be able to earn the same income as when he was a barber. Naturally he just signed his new one year lease agreement right before he lost his job. He’s asked the apartment complex if they can rent him a cheaper apartment in the complex, but they’ve declined his offer and said he must fulfill his lease agreement before switching apartments. Are there any organizations (like Consumer Credit Couseling or similar) that could possibly persuade them to reconsider? I haven’t seen the lease agreement, but I’m betting there’s a clause with a high price to get out of the agreement; however, could the combination of these things be grounds to get him out of the lease? (1) His age is 75, (2) finding a job at that age is difficult (to say the least), & (3) his only form of monthly income is his Social Security check.

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How long does it take to process a rental application?

sillist1 asked:

I’m a student and on Friday, I looked at a studio condo downtown and paid the fee and later faxed the form to the agent. How long do you think it would take her to get back to me? I called today and left a message seeing if she got it, but she never called me back…should I be patient and wait? or do you think I may not get it and just wasted $50? I really want this studio and I’m getting really anxious waiting!

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How safe are REITS compared to owning your own rental property?

Male-Man asked:

In other words what are the pros and cons of REITS? How do these compare with other forms of real-estate ownership?

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Where can I find a sample of a commerical rental application?

Real Talk asked:

Looking to rent out a space in building and need to find a application free form

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