I'm still here trying to help people and that includes you (if you are open to it). 

Trying to find a way to expand our real estate portfolio while also improving our own home.My wife and I lived with family for 2 years, which allowed us to save quickly.

Ive been trying for years to use my home equity to start investing in other propeties or apt buildings.

But since i rarely held more than a year all the others got paid off quickly so I did not have to do all the hidden tricks to try to fool the bank or well not fool the bank or servicer but make it harder for them to figure out I was now the owner. 

Since you mention this is your first deal, what other assets do you own that you are trying to protect?

I was here to try to find the same thing and it doesn’t look like it.  

But your subject line is pretty generic, try something that is more descriptive like a newspaper headline, you will see some good responses.

When Trying to qualify for a traditional loan, lenders usually price your purchasing power at 3x your net income.

., the new RI rental registry and associated lead paint inspections/certificates).It's up to you whether you're able to do it, but I think you'll get a lot out of the experience if you can try it for a year or two.

The issues can be local so look for someone in your area who is posting and try to contact.