What I have seen via video the renovations shouldn't be $200k but closer to $150k, but we hope to see it this weekend to confirm / deny.

No need to hire him unless someone files a lawsuit or title denies our claim.

If the first one does not meet your requirements, deny them, with an appropriate denial letter/email, then process the next one.

I came very close to close on my first triplex (pun not intended), but the FHA got denied by the underwriter because I did not have permanent residency.

VA is denying due to the fact that i will be moving to a smaller home and thus their underwriting team thinks i want to buy it as an investment  property. 

We had asked the lender if we could put 20% down, they denied that request.

One thing to note; if you’re using your home as your mailing address or business address you might get denied.  

VA is denying due to the fact that i will be moving to a smaller home and thus their underwriting team thinks i want to buy it as an investment property. but i intend to live on it for at least the next four years until our first VA home is paid off, which will meet the primary residency requirement. is my only option an investment loan, aside from unconventional financing.

She is pushing back and stating that it is unfair that she should have to pay, however, both tenants deny flushing wipes.What are your thoughts? 

I sure have some thinking to do...I have about $30k cash, I think my best bet is to purchase while employed otherwise I may be denied until I've built up enough time at a new job (which who knows, maybe I'll just take 6-12 months to travel for a bit before the next job...)The hardest part of my decision is whether I want to do this at all... so much time in property management has taught me that tenants are crazy (I should have been writing a book!)