Of course, they repeated the following sentence again and again: "Please tell them they really, really don't want to do this."

I completely take back my first sentence, I would like to mortgage 4plex in 6 months however I can't find ANY OF THEM IN MY AREA.

@Pahoua CarnsFirst sentence says it all .. your tenant is your friend ?

Do a search for "loan fraud, conviction & sentencing" It makes for sobering reading. 

In either case, if you are working with an agent, you are working with an MLS listed property. if you aren't I go back to my first sentence.

My most successful letters have been about 3 sentences.

One just need read the law for a very easy understandingThe preceding sentence shall not apply to any foreign taxes described in subsection (a)(3) or to any taxes described in paragraph (1) and (2) of subsection (a) which are paid or accrued in carrying on a trade or business or an activity described in section 212.And then the reference from the above law to IRS Code 212(1) It has been paid or incurred by the taxpayer during the taxable year (i) for the production or collection of income which, if and when realized, will be required to be included in income for Federal income tax purposes, or (ii) for the management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for the production of such income, or (iii) in connection with the determination, collection, or refund of any tax; and(2) It is an ordinary and necessary expense for any of the purposes stated in subparagraph (1) of this paragraph.And for even simplified version, just look at the IRS guidance on the subject...What Deductions Can I Take as an Owner of Rental Property?

Previous post uploaded prematurely...third sentence...I have never heard of the VA actually sending someone to ensure that a person was living there and abiding by the residency requirements. 

This is for architectural work only, and does not include the work of the other consultants (structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, etc.).So without having any other information but these several sentences from this architect, what is the best way to evaluate the offer from an architect?

(In response to your first sentence, why is it that I hear it can be done with no money down?