While we both have strong W-2 incomes, the large number of properties I own has made conventional lenders and agents caution that securing a loan for our primary residence could be a highly complex process.I’ve consulted with some local banks I work with, and one has expressed potential interest in financing our primary home.

I would think about having a local broker/agent give you a BPO on it and see what the number comes back in at..Think this might be where Chris was going, but depending on your area and what sales look like in the end of the year months, usually sales are a lot slower, that might be a driving factor.

just scan MLS  listing agents have no clue as to timber value.buy land for cash log timber resell.. this works in most all areas that has marketable timber. land flipping.. 

Double check on permits if the previous owners has done a remodel.Do not rely on agents representation.Do not work with a dual agency as a buyer, the agents first commitment is to the sellers.Allow at least a year of seasoning before determining the profits of an investment.Happy to share.

Texas is one of the most stringent states on agents as I said.

Becoming an Agent sounds like a good idea, but is that a career you want to do?

I've been an agent for almost a year and closed 3 residential deals.

Sounds like an inexperienced investor who can't take personal responsibility for the fact that you can't handle being in the low income rental business.I don’t agree with you, I could have just gone on redfin and bought a turnkey or asked an agent in Akron area to help me get one.

Im a local agent/investor in the SLC area. 

A real estate agent has plans to list for $600K but the challenge is that I could use the money now.