However, I believe it will come down to support and help with scheduling the actual exam.

When looking at Portfolio Lenders you have two types of transactions: (1) Purchase; or, (2) Refinance.(1) When looking at a PURCHASE, you should expect to get up to 75% of the Purchase Price of the property...assuming the DCR (debt coverage ratio) can be supported by the cash flow of the property.  

Their support is amazing! 

Has your wife/husband/boyfriend/girlfriend been supportive of your dream to own real estate or flip houses?  

You have joined the society where you don't have to pay for an education, help, advice, or support.  

Just as a point of reference supporting your point: In SF a 'quick estimate' for a kitchen or bath remodel is 30k for basic finishes and appliances, or 50k for what you'll probably end up having to put in.

Chatting with their customer support gives you a better idea.

JaNae  stay in contact with @Alex Craig, although he lives in Memphis he picked a good location for his first store in Knoxville - next to the Third Creek Greenway, near West High School and between the University Campus and the new intermural fields on Sutherland.If you want to learn more about KnoxREIA go to the YouTube.com/KnoxREIA channel.

I plan to make the drive over and check out some neighborhoods and the university.

Thank you everyone for your support and kindness.