I am definitely committed to real estate investing now as a part time thing to start, with much bigger aspirations. 

Because so many people commit mortgage fraud to get that 1% difference in interest rate bank underwriters have gotten strict on additional purchases within a local commuting area.

It seems like the trend is to make offers waiving the inspection contingency or having a short inspection contingency period, which makes it almost impossible to get a good idea on what repairs are needed and how much it will cost before I'm committed to the deal.

Also, a broker we are talking to said we easily qualify financially but her underwriter will require us to 1) move out of our townhome first into a temporary month to month rental, and 2) rent out our townhouse first and 3) then show the underwriter the 1-year minimum lease to satisfy them that we are not going to commit fraud and not move into the duplex. 

You need not even commit an actual violation.

It can be done, I would just ask the lender to give you written approval of the transfer before committing.

I have attached a photo of the Commitment letter below.You experienced Private lenders and Investors please take a look and let me know if it's legit or not.

Let's not forget that a great reason to use long term financing for leverage is to hedge your monthly commitment against inflation.

I joined BP because it seems to be an education and mentorship style site.My Full schedule limits the amount of time I can commit to real estate and think I will do best with turnkey rentals.

I made it a commitment to visit the place at least once per week to make sure issues were addressed in timely manner and to get a feel for the property.