The other option would have been to get it done at the US consulate, and I suspect that would have been a bumpier road.

And my options are: -One $800k property in CA (25% down), or-Two $400k properties in ID (both at 25% down).If we take the 2015-2020 5-year appreciation (so as not to include the roller coaster and unlikely 5-year market we experienced from 2020-2025) for each state, the CA property would see an average appreciation of 37%.

I was planning to do cash-out, but there are several factors coming together that is making that a less attractive option (higher interest rate, longer seasoning).

And I'd definitely get that document into the hands of some good counsel for feedback on your options. 

Add a Rental Security provision to receive stock options in Lazy Dogs LLC for any upside when it goes public!

If your long term goals are in business, may as well get a grad degree related to that and I'm sure they have a lot of online options.

I would possibly look into some other options in the regions.Good luck!

Negotiating a lower price to account for these issues could be an option, but if they’re not flexible, it may be best to explore other opportunities.Happy to connect if you’d like to discuss further!

I'm a lender and can help answer questions if you want to discuss options. 

Then we could get rid of that $150 renewal fee that involves sending a 1 page form email saying pick an option.