But they essentially haven't been allowed to impact prices yet. 

That’s a 7-year impact to your credit that doesn't seem necessary in this situation.

I don't see this impacting my plans at all, at least directly.

To minimize the impact of that data-point, and thus minimize (or, ideally, negate) any appraisal shortfall, you will want your Realtor to host the appraisal, and you will want your Realtor to provide documentation (not words, docs) supporting your low low purchase price as having a really good reason. 

Any insight on how a larger portfolio can impact the process of getting a loan approved?

I am not a banker but I think impact will be minimal.

It has had an wonderful impact on my life.

This is my first year journaling with the BP one and I've enjoyed it's impact.

While her income is sufficient to support the mortgage and her credit was better than mine, she has a significant amount of student loans that impacts her DTI.

If so, what type of campaign did you run, how did it go, did you notice a big impact to your leads and closing rate, any recommendations?