First you should know Van Nuys in and out as values can range from street to street in that area.

Wells Fargo, UWM, and the nation's other largest providers have all suspended jumbo loans so there is no existing option for this $1.2MM loan scenario in the rate range you're describing.  

They were looking at a 2 family in the $800k-$1m range.

They own the equity in the property as well as the home itself.Sometimes the asset can also be a liability; sellers can help themselves by assisting buyers facing income, asset, or credit barriers; sellers may fund different types of buydowns to lower rates, provide down payment assistance, or carry all or part of a newly created mortgage note; sellers who are trying to move a property in a slower market make the mistake of simply slashing their asking price; dont give away their equity in a "fire sale," implement techniques described here and get your property sold at a fair price.  1.Seller ContributionsNOT "seller concessions", seller contributions are really a range of incentives or other financial offerings designed to make the deal more attractive and doable for a buyer.a.

I want to invest in buy and hold SFH's that range from $100,000 to $150,000 that are within a 20 mile radius of my college.Once you defined what you want to do - educate yourself as much as you can(books, podcasts, blog posts) until you feel comfortable to jump in.Stretching yourself too thin, especially when you start is not a good idea.

I’m in SoCal where 4-units regularly sell in the $1.5m range and modest single family can easily hit the $1m range.Thank you, Charlie!

We have all sorts on members ranging from extreme newbie all the way to investors with a decent portfolio.

for me that means with my 325 mile range I charge up to about 280 and recharge at not less than 70 miles.. so keep using the same 210 miles that gives you max battery life.. 

That kind of movement in the $300-500k range would be significant.

ok, if it's original installation, you may have a shot at it, as most of the lenders I've talked to seem to consider the unit sort of 'tainted', if you will, if it's ever been moved, and will only so a chattel loan and a land loan separately, but not a conventional 30 year amortized. the tag on the home is standard from the factory... if there isn't a certification that the seller has, it may not be an issue for a conventional loan, but if you go for any FHA program, like 203k or standard FHA loan, just assume you'll be paying somewhere in the $500-$800 range for an additional inspection from your lender to determine if the foundation meets FHA standards to be considered a permanent installation.