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However, as you mentioned, the lender is referring to Fannie Mae guidelines that say PMI can't be removed until after a two-year seasoning period, even if the renovations themselves have lowered the LTV.Fannie Mae's Policy on PMI Removal: Generally, Fannie Mae guidelines allow for PMI removal if the LTV drops to 80% or below and the homeowner requests it after the loan has seasoned (usually 2 years).

I do share my commissions for referals as well.

I'd recommend speaking to a referred lender to help you understand all of your options.

Each brokerage has their own website that hosts listings.  3.

However, there’s one aspect of the website that’s raising a bit of concern for me.I live in Santa Barbara, CA, and from my experience, the median home price here is generally at least $1.5 million, and in most cases, I rarely see anything priced under $1 million.

Some counties in Indiana would refer to this as an Accessory Dwelling Unit. 

Then after the sale I saw them marketing these deals heavily to potential investors on their websites, making it look like a huge win for them, when that definitely was not reality IMO.

Would love some actual reference to data if you have it (not anecdotal).