If you think buyer's agents are too busy to return calls, you're going to be MUCH more disappointed in listing agents if you try to submit offers on your own.As for me, I got my license so I could represent myself and fully control my deals...if you're serious about sticking it out in real estate, get your license!

It is obvious that I have to stick with the buy and hold strategy for right now.

I'd say, stick with what you know!

You can try to find a company willing to do things more to your terms or stick with the one you have even if they don't bend.

Most other investors aren't going to get the preapproval either since they probably have over 4 mortgages as well.Thats why I stick with HUD.

I have a similar relationship with a RE agent, he's not really geared to the investor side, but I can get anything I need from him on a moments notice.Find someone that can prove he/she can get it done, and stick with them - they'll have your back when you need them, at least that's my experience.Once you have that relationship built, you're not going to have credit pulls every time you inquire about a loan.

I am sticking with 30 year fixed.

You are not their babysitter and I think it's wise to stick to the agreement; however it would be hard for me to do so in this situation.

I'm not an expert on this but if you are looking at modular homes I would compare their cost to that of traditional stick built.

I do not like haste; I advocate for heavy research, realism and making educated decisions while sticking to a specific plan, with reasonable flexibility depending on circumstance and opportunity.