Loan amount is essentially unchanged since the loan is just under 2 years old.I thought the lending process was absolutely obnoxious last time around so I was wondering if anyone had any good referrals or recommendations.

Our logical process:1) Use Neighborhood rankings to narrow down area of city you want to invest in2) Focus on getting to know that Neighborhood(s), so you know the good & bad streets, block-by-block.3) Be patient to acquire properties on good streets that meet your buying criteria.Our rankings are done with a "bell curve" approach.

It's an awesome way to jump into RE yes its scary at first but as long as you have a criteria going in it eases some of the emotions during the process my biggest thing was lower my cost or keeping it the same.

So talking with your Realtor on scenarios that truly are likely may help you speed up your search and offer process, and help you find a great spot.

I’m in the process of managing 18 units and have a full-time job.

Achieving a great cashflowing property, learning the process while executing, and great satisfaction of helping a family.

Transportation and Infrastructure9.

Determined to avoid such mistakes in the future, I earned my real estate license to better understand the buying and selling process.

Typically Conventional will end 42% of DTI and FHA can get up to 51% DTI (and based on your credit score I think you should stretch to that 51%) Just a few things to start thinking about as you are working through the process. 

This clarity upfront helps set aligned expectations and creates a smooth start to the renovation process.