It seems they have all the data needed, they just have chosen not to.

Hey Ashley, in this situation I would just politely respond to let them know you've chosen a more qualified applicant and leave it at that. 

There are many variables but here is one sample.You make your money when you buy.The simplest start is to do a search for the Average Price for homes in your chosen area.

We can probably afford the new SFR in 2-5 years after selling my primary home.2) Invest aggressively into crypto, syndication, private fund, RE, etc., and potentially delay the SFR purchase plan according to the status of the investment.It's a hard decision to make since the economy this year is a bit flaky.

Are there other options you have chosen in this scenario? 

My CPA has always chosen Passive, but I am Active in the business, so could I utilize size, assuming MAGI of less than $150K?  

Second, conduct thorough research and connect with investors in your chosen market.

I’ve only invested in stocks and crypto but I’ve been figuring out so much to help me make confident moves. 

As for me I’ll bypass rules and evaluate each deal independently to see if it fits criteria I choice which I’ve chosen to provide the best shot at reaching my goals.  

The only Retirement Account that allows you to purchase Real Estate, Crypto, Businesses, or any Alternative Asset Class is going to be a Self-Directed IRA.