Quote from @Errol Sadler: Hi BP community,I’ve successfully added a second story to a home in Atlanta and am now exploring whether this is feasible in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

@Mark Miles, I know we've had this discussion before, but a lot of us have invested very successfully in the Poconos, and built a good community there. 

But it’s unclear if this applies to HomeStyle loans specifically, given the initial renovation appraisal already accounted for these improvements.I want to know if anyone here has been successful in getting PMI removed under similar circumstances or has any insights into the specifics of Fannie Mae’s policies for HomeStyle Renovation loans.

And we are happier and more successful for it.

More conflict, less desire to recognize he value of my experience and resulting success  He started a rehab Dec 1 and left to Europe today.  

Obviously, some of these businesses and investments are doing well so a successful business doesn't imply that the owners aren't shady, which was one of the points I made.

Thanks for sharing your success!

In the end, I got to successfully set up an account and fund my investment, which is much further than I would have gotten with any of the other banks/credit unions I tried. 

Finding a good position in the market comes from understanding how to navigate the current phases of the market and how to successfully perform during the current phases!

I moved from Portland OR and I now own a successful rental portfolio.