What other options might I be able to entertain? 

But to add to that, putting the funds towards a patio or bbq/entertaining area in the back yard has had a great impact on attracting tenants in my experience.

This is based on default experience of very large populations, it's not negotiable and changes from time to time as experiences change, it's a risk management issue that has little to do with a borrower.These issues are federal, so if someone pops up claiming they have 300 single family loans at some small bank in portfolio or even a medium size bank (500M-B) at or around 75/80% LTV, they are probably full of it.Author's literary license to embellish fictional writings, enjoy the entertainment. :)

We've had 5 from SFH buyers who entertained the idea of living on one side, but they passed.

I have a good W2 job presently, but I'm a realist who understands that my industry Theater/Entertainment isn't necessarily the most reliable over time. 

Finding a seller who is willing to entertain a sub-to or seller finance offer in our market is no small feat. 

Just an FYI  pod cast guests are not vetted or endorsed by Brandon or BP.. its entertainment and content..

Purchase price: $540,000 Cash invested: $156,000 Sale price: $970,000 Contributors: Dominic Turco, Jennifer Haffner This fully renovated modern home exudes casual elegance while offering views of the sound and multiple decks for entertaining.

If you dive into the tax code, there are lots of tax saving areas for entertainment venues.

But in Mexico, so many foreigners entertain the notion that they will buy now, and eventually (read: hopefully) obtain clean title.