(About 5 months ago) I've spent a lot of time renovating the home and plan on getting the home reappraised this spring. 

They had spent all their cash so they stopped making payments, the bank comes calling, and pretty soon all their assets come Crashing Down. it's good to grow fast but your growth rate should gradually slow down over time to make you sure you keep what you earned.

Yes it is entirely possible to invest in an area by never visiting the area but if people are planning to have a huge net worth tied to a specific city, you may as well spent the money to visit for at least 3-4 days.The trip doesn't necessarily need to be all business.Plan the trip appropriately - tell your contractors, tenants(if you want), property management companies that you will be arriving ahead so you can meet with them. 

I need a wifi safe wall mountable lock box.

Well...I’m looking for out of the box thinking for my particular scenario and maybe I should’ve given more information on my situation. 

I spent the last 10 years investing in properties for my own use, vacation properties in California, Nevada, France, Portugal and South America.

If it is a task that requires more time spent, he charges hourly on top of the $40.Hope this helps!

Do the work, invest in yourself, build your tool box (knowledge/skills/savings) - and then you'll be ready to leave skid marks everywhere.

I think the short answer is, there are a lot of lenders out there so it's worth shopping around.I'd consider talking to a mortgage broker instead of to a bank directly, as mortgage brokers are aware of multiple loan programs from different institutions, so hopefully one will be able to fit your situation.On your general question about one full time job vs. two part time jobs, as a general rule the more you fit into the "standard box" (look like most other loan applicants), the better.So while I definitely wouldn't say you're out of luck - I think there's a lot of money out there chasing borrowers these days - your options will definitely be more limited the more you stray from the "single full time job you've held for a few years, or at least in the same industry" model. 

Box as a business address..