@Devon Shives,Your situation has a lot of potential, but here’s a thought: A cash-out refi could work if you’re confident you can use the $30-35k effectively for your next property, but the higher rate and payment might indeed limit your borrowing power for another mortgage.Consider these alternatives:1.

also look into AI powered softwares for narrowing down your search criteria. 

After seeing the power of financing and understanding how loans can help make real estate deals like this happen, I knew I wanted to be a part of it professionally.

Here’s a bit more information about why these could be such powerful tools for you:Financial Support: The average benefit for buyers who qualify for down payment assistance is $17,000.

The area was without power, materials were delayed in reaching job sites and the city inspectors were not at full capacity as the City was shut down as well.

Quote from @Jim Crockett: Had a power couple go over to their ship despite my warning, they are young, we are not.

But by and large most homeowners in dc are wealthy and there payment and this is key is less than rent if they bought before 2022, so they will do everything in thier power to keep thier mortgage.

This is just bad banking practice and FTC should be aware of digital platforms like Baselane in many ways abusing their powers and washing their hands off. 

I'm assuming I won't have that high of purchasing power, and therefore I believe partnering with my former boss would provide the "backing" i would need. 

He included my Last Will and Testament, Living Will, Advanced Healthcare Directive, General Durable Power of Attorney, etc.