The view of the picture is actually from the standing on the fence.

With money so cheap and the collateral viewed as sound with the upswing in real estate, they'd almost be foolish not to!

When you have simultaneous deals going on all lenders are aware of your other contracts and loans in process, but they don't know the details of each deal nor do they know if you'll be approved and those other transactions effect how your application is viewed and/or approved.

I don't really want to have to be in a situation to have to do that, but I also think you could get in some trouble in the Bay Area by carrying weapons to collect rent (if it were viewed as an intimidation tactic...Anyway, lessons learned, to watch out for the over-zealous inspector!!

Others' views may differ.

I saw different point of view on this topic.

Right now I view your current plan as procrastinating in actuality.Think of your self as a steam locomotive.

I have been reading tons and trying to be come comfortable with the ins and outs (from an outside view of course).

Thanks for the quick responses an advice i was expecting my post to not have any views haha.

I also noticed from the split second side view the patch seemed excessively thick, which means a large bump in the wall.