However, our tenant turned out to be problematic—late payments, issues that led to an eviction, and additional repair costs before we could relist the property for sale.Now, after months of making mortgage payments out of pocket, we finally have an offer.

Loss of use is foryour additional expenses if you can not live there due to a covered claim (ie.

Should I just save that additional tuition money and put that towards my first investment? 

If you own a 2-flat with an additional non-conforming garden unit (basement) being rented, and you're considering a cash-out refinance, how will the lender evaluate the rental income?

Figured there would be a few data points left out of the equation' that I would need to circle back with :) .There are additional units not rented at this time which could be rented to increase the income.

I would have contacted the locksmith tech to get additional details before assuming it was tenant damage.

I've got about $525K in equity in the property, but lenders have told me that I cannot get a HELOC to access that equity for additional purchases because the duplex was financed as an investment - they have said TX law dictates that HELOC can only be used on primary residences.

In addition, the Grantor will probably be required to sign the same seller's affidavit that are needed for a non DIL closing. 

They do not want to reveal the money trail (true source of funds).

Additionally, there typically are additional state protections (outside of the agreement) based on where the fund is located.