People tend to go with names they recognize.

@Charles Wiegert, the numbers you find on Loopnet (and pretty much anywhere else) are crap until proven otherwise.

When you submit, the lender should calculate your DTI using your primary income, not your investment debt.If a loan officer seriously suggests getting rid of a *proven positive cash flow property* to please the computer, ask for their supervisor.

Doing syndicated deals as either a passive or lead investor is one of the proven routes for your situation.

Today the ranch consists of approximately 535,000 acres, and is recognized as the largest ranch in Texas under one fence.

What you are looking for is an experienced agent with a proven solid track record who has also done RE flips.

Appreciate your heart and for recognizing a need and taking action on it.

Agents "representing" both sides should have you sign something recognizing that their ability to negotiate on your behalf is curtailed.

They have a proven track record of buying, remodeling, repositioning, and profiting from all sizes of apartment neighborhoodsSteve, founder of Goldman Partners Realty, is one of the top apartment brokers in the entire state.Additionally, several of our members own and/or manage 10-100 unit complexes and will gladly  share their experiences with you.Victor

My concern is that if I switch insurance, my lender will recognize this as a commercial property and call the loan.