They could make it so that anything other than "no" in the "funny business" column was bright red, but that's nitpicking because a single "yes" in a sea of "no" is going to stand out anyways.

I wouldn't make waves over it, just do what you have to do to not raise red flags. 

This post is the type of information I am looking for and though it may be basic for experience investors, it is Gold for me at this time in my life.  

The smaller down payment would be extremely beneficial to me at this point in my life.

They actually declined me at first, but I received a call the next day saying that they could do it.

.* he had fallen getting out of a cab and he couldn't walk for the next few days* he had spent all the money we'd already paid him on fixing up his own house and couldn't pay his subs that weekSo many red flags and warning signs along the way.

I'm not particularly thrilled about the idea of buying a multi-family property and living in one of the units, but it seems like the most (fiscally) prudent decision for me, at least right now, as I only have enough for a down payment on one property.

I was able to lock in at 3.5% (since I am living in the home) and feel that it was the best for me at this time.  

Would 100% raise a red flag, 90/10, 80/20?

I ran into a potential purchase my good friend is selling me at 260k and valued at 360k.