(To avoid PMI the entire life of the loan.)

@Shawn Dawson define what you want from life.

I obviously understand that he wants to be careful with his money given his health concerns but it has put me in a bit of a bind as he was due to fund draws on seven projects for which he holds the first lien(several of which are presold).

This is a tough business by itself to add heated debates with the owners - Tenants will squeeze life out of you, especially in such low income area. 

Orlando Health also just acquired 51 acres for a new hospital campus in northern Apopka.

Older house but fully renovated in 2016 besides plumbing (I need to check on plumbing health).Home 2 - We are occupying costing us $1700/mo, estimated value is $315k with $250k left on the 30yr mortgage.

But life happens. 

I've done a fair amount of research, but real-life experience tends to trump academic knowledge.  

Or just the simple fact that buying that house lessons your quality of life today!! 

Account Closed's book, Set For Life, is a very straightforward book on how to get rich starting from an entry-level job at a young age.