But it’s unclear if this applies to HomeStyle loans specifically, given the initial renovation appraisal already accounted for these improvements.I want to know if anyone here has been successful in getting PMI removed under similar circumstances or has any insights into the specifics of Fannie Mae’s policies for HomeStyle Renovation loans.

But I do have the knowledge, and the tools to perform those tasks.

More conflict, less desire to recognize he value of my experience and resulting success  He started a rehab Dec 1 and left to Europe today.  

It is possible to be successful in either - it depends on your skillset, your goals, your time and many other factors. 

Hey Roy - Congrats on your success!

For illustration purposes, the investor with engineering and/or construction background may excel building in a market where there is ease in doing business and can build efficiently whereas the doctor may have greater success in the established market where significant barriers already exist but can afford the entry price and can ride the waive of continued appreciation and offset their high salary by depreciating the expensive building they acquired.  

So, good for you on that, I think that's the best path to success in a field that is generally frowned upon.

I have had some very successful rentals that I bought in the financial crisis, and they were NOT kicking off 40% annualized returns.  

Thanks for sharing your success!

There are three safe harbors that businesses may use to meet the test.Half of the amount the business spent on services were for services performed in a QOZ.Necessary business functions and necessary tangible property was located in a QOZ.Half of the hours of service received by the business were performed in a QOZ.A business does not need to meet all three safe harbors to qualify.