This would presenting issues in UW as Owner Occupied.2.)

I know most people are using 70% X ARV - Repairs but how low should I go below that when presenting offers to say banks for instance.

A good broker should know where a seller's price is, and they can present the offer showing the cost involved.

Learn how they work now so when the opportunity presents itself, you're ready and know what is available and how to use them 4.

Maybe BP should validate successful investors and pimp us out to folks willing to pay 5-10k for a lunch and a couple PPT presentations... seems like a much easier way to make money than investing...

Too much money is tied up in the property at present but I will get it back as soon as rates begin falling.

My guess is that your current rate is sub 5%, so even with the MI of 0.55%, your current rate is likely still better than most anything you will get on a refi at present.

Use an online mortgage calculator to get an amortization schedule and present it with the offer.

The biggest lesson I learned is that there is nor time like the present.

If you are flipping to sell, it may be best to present the house with an open airy feel that is ripe with potential.Kitchen finishes: Our primary home was a flip with white cabinets and black finishes.