Doesn't want any recent comps because "wife's cousin is a Realtor in Oregon who has buddies here locally who can send him MLS data which he send to me." 

A buddy of mine who flips houses down in Florida is looking to expand his business up here after having success with a property that kind of fell into his lap a few months ago.

Do you see how the HELOC or 401k loan would seem to be covered, but a personal loan from your buddy Jimmy, or a credit card, would not?

My buddy @Courtney Buck is also in Alpharetta and runs a Multifamily meetup in the area.

The previous owner had buddies living in the house, and it was not well kept.

The previous owner had buddies living in the house, and it was not well kept.

Is there outside help you could receive (i.e. help from family or partner with a buddy)? 

Hey all - a group of my buddies are convening in Denver, and later Keystone for the next few days.

The day before we closed, he issues a lease renewal to his buddy for 18 months.

This lender was obviously unfriendly towards investment lending very early on, but this experience makes me wonder if I am breaking some kind of real estate buddy code, as if lenders are faithfully partnered with particular agents.