I remember after the GFC reno planners wanted to attract more regular businesses and get away from gaming.Great thread, thanks 

The purchase to cash flow ratio is much higher than majority of the states in the US but again not the only states.If you need any help or want to talk more REI feel free to reach out I have done a ton of business in both states and can walk you through pretty much anything.

approach it the same way you would interviewing a business partner because that is what you will be. 

The best way to grow your business is to help people and give solid advice in the forums.

If you own 25%+ of the business paying your w2, youre still self-employed.There are bank statement/1099 loan program as well, which is what you have been offered.

She is an integral part of our construction business..

I think you just have to work it in as the cost of doing business. 

I wish I had another work around for you, but I actually stopped using my business CC all together just to avoid the PITA "hacks" they offered as solutions. 

You don't always have to incentivize a tenant with a discount to get the tenant to stay, nor keep rents stagnant, but it is good to be aware of the business impact with respect to cost too.

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