What might work well on one street could be a completely different story just a block or two away.

It'll likely take a month or two assuming that the loan is with one of the large servicing companies that move at a glacial pace. 

I can't imagine flying out there for a day or two with a hotel can cost you $10K.Flying out there is like you paying for an insurance. 

Even though your PMA expires in two months, you may be able to terminate earlier if the agreement allows.Follow the Terms: Send a written notice of termination as specified in the PMA.

Something a couple of my beginner investors like to do is live in the property for a year or two then move into the next one and rent out the first one.Most important thing you can do is research the different niches within real estate investing and decide what fits best for you.

Should it simply be one of two choices: deny application or accept application with ESA exemption even if the property qualifies for the FHA exemption?

We manage three large apartment complexes in two different submarkets in Indianapolis. 

Of those four, two were lowered in a subsequent appeal. 

We normally meet on the third Monday of the month but that will not be the case in April as that is the Tax filing deadline of April 15th..

My strategy would then be to lease at least two of the renovated units, increasing occupancy to 90%, which could improve the chances of securing favorable terms for refinancing.I haven't pitched it to the seller yet.