Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

As a creative professional historically "allergic to math," I never thought I'd consider real estate investing, but life is full of surprises!

You could also explore other loan programs that work better with higher DTIs, or even pay down some of your current debt.

Don't hesitate to seek advice from experienced professionals and consider joining real estate forums or groups to connect with others on a similar path.

I'm considering taking the route of applying to be an EDEN Housing Program eligible property. 

But I can't help but think that I could benefit from the occasional discussion about real estate strategies or bounce opportunities off one another.Coach Carson's RPM program details below:Cost: ~$2500/yearBenefits (form Website):Personalized Coaching: Members receive direct support and feedback from Coach Carson and selected coaches, including monthly group coaching sessions, one-on-one "hot seat" calls, and small group coaching within Action Teams.Action Teams: These are accountability groups of 8-10 members that meet weekly over a three-month period to set and achieve goals, fostering perseverance and resilience among participants.Comprehensive Resources: Members have access to a repository of documents, systems, checklists, and more in the community swipe file, including tenant screening criteria, due diligence checklists, and rental analysis spreadsheets.Exclusive Community: RPM offers a private community of like-minded investors who prioritize time and freedom over scaling rapidly, providing a supportive environment for shared learning and growth.The Group Targets:Investors with experience owning 1 to 8+ properties, whether short-term (e.g., Airbnb), mid-term, or long-term rentals.Individuals who are coachable, hardworking, and value time and freedom over aggressive scaling.

As a professional management company we have a 10-Day or Quit Notice for late renters.

For example, certain states like CA and MA have "claw-back" provisions, some states have withholding requirements, PA has some funky 1031 exchange laws, etc.Work with a rockstar QI (like @Dave Foster) and a real-estate-savvy tax professional to ensure you don't fall into any traps.

I suspect they have probably gone full blown HML doing  A  and  D But yes legit professional and once approved they will fund. 

I see credit cards and car loans as , but I do not see mortgages being paid down by the tenants as debt as bad debt.Because of the 4 reasons that are listed above I was very skeptical and even today I have not went through his whole program.