***alternatively i could have:*a king bed in the master bedroom*a queen bed in one bedroom*a bunk bed in one bedroom (or other)*the queen memory foam pullout sofa in a bedroom-sized nook elsewhere in the house.this would be a 3 bedroom that sleeps 8 thoughts?

These policies are often designed to protect the lender's interests and mitigate potential risks associated with non-owner-occupied properties.Exploring Alternatives with Chase: Since Chase is your mortgage servicer, it's essential to continue trying to communicate with them to understand their specific policies and requirements.

The other alternative that I am seeing is smaller townhomes being built well outside the urban core.

Business ISD  Lets connect and discuss some alternate options . lets explore a bank statement program 

House hacking can be a great way to reduce living expenses and get started in real estate.To decide if a property is a superb investment for house hacking, conduct a economic analysis with the aid of calculating capacity cash drift, thinking about financing alternatives, and evaluating the return on investment (ROI).

Had I been in your position, I would have conducted thorough online research to identify these comps and assessed their selling prices before engaging with a realtor.In selling your investment property on the MLS, it's important to take an active role in the sales process and not solely rely on the advice of others… If the realtor suggested a significantly lower sale price without providing satisfactory justification or demonstrating a commitment to achieving a fair market value, I would have promptly sought alternative representation.

@Timothy Altman recommend you start by making an offer that meets your ROI target.The seller will probably reject your offer, but it opens the door for further discussions.You can then discuss alternative transaction types.

Alternatively, go find a handyman who is gagging for work and willing to take $500 to paint a house.

Alternatively, I could hope that my next assignment will be in a better market with more options, maybe lower rates, and more cash on hand.Should I accept that no market is perfect and get in the game now, or hold out for a year to enter a potentially better market with more capital to invest?

Unfortunately, upon doing some initial research (including on biggerpockets and reading Brandon's book on real estate investing), its not always feasible to invest where we reside - do you alternatives in mind?