Talk to a few local banks and get preapproved - the best financing will be for properties you choose to occupy, so I'd recommend getting something with at least two units.

Learn by doing, not by paying.You can do all the right things after spending $40,000 on mentoring and not end up with any real estate.If you invest in a project.....very low chances you end up with nothing.   

Now, one month later, I’m called to face this situation.My energy level was low.

Very low probability you will get anything back.

If the rate is low you'd be much better off finding solutions other than refi (pulling personal loans, second positionAlso, what's your credit looking like?

Great Buy and low interest rate. 3.5% How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

My somewhat unique situation is that I have low reported income due to the structure of my investment accounts, yet I have access to meaningful capital.

What are some decent areas with low property tax and high occupancy rate?

As we first hand see the demand for student housing with a low supply of affordable options in the area.

I suspected fraud as the property was too nice and the rent was too low.