You could possibly drop the mortgage insurance, but the difference in rate would most likely eat up those savings.  

We are prepared to eat the cost and call it a loss but not without a tiny fight to show her that she can’t just do this to people.

There is too punitive measures and shorter time horizon for that loan to mature and eat away at your equity buffer.

It is like joining a vegan club and crap on vegans because people are meant to eat meat.

I know I am old when I have never ordered door dash, uber eats and did venmo for the first time a few months ago.

They can eat the cost. 3.

Work a lot, save it all, eat the food that your mother makes for you and go to work- then when you have a big pile of money of your own you can decide if you want to risk it On real estate.Read Rich Dad Poor Dad.Good Luck!

While the lack of income tax is a huge draw for many, I agree that property taxes can quickly eat into profits, especially for investors renting out properties.

I would expect that to happen.. you eat the time but should not eat the cost of the fix. 

This will help you to understand deal structures from the LP perspective and will give you some credibility if you raise money for others.Also, be prepared to "eat your own dog food" - invest your money in the same deal you're raising money for.