Most commercial lenders 99.99% require you to own and have operated a commercial business or 2-3 investment homes prior to a commercial loan of that size.

However, this recommendation could change based on specific interest rates, your personal financial situation, and long-term goals.

The small gestures of exceeding expectations can make a huge difference.Don't be the person who can't fulfill their promises.

If he were no longer on the note it would be a different story.As for what @Kevin Sobilo said, perhaps he's right that they could request a court order to foreclose on SCRA protected person, but it's been almost 3 years and they haven't done that either.

Banks are in the business to sell money.

Personally, I've been looking into more fixer-uppers and value-add opportunities where the initial purchase price is lower, and the potential for appreciation is significant.

Similar to Fort Worth, Austin's unique economic advances can be attributed to a steady increase in housing, and an attraction of major businesses and employers, according to the report.

Move to an area with higher population (with hopefully more opportunities)  buy a house and start my business with say, $60k-$80k less. 

Due to the owner occupancy rules and personal matters, I'm really trying to purchase in state.

Hello, thank you for your response. my main goal is financial freedom, I own a corporate training business and have been able to save money, but now I would like it to start working for me through smart investments.