I've been patiently waiting and just curious.

You just need to be patient and flexible. 

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Luckily, my friend is as patient as he is ambitious, so we tried another lender/appraiser and got the place valued at $255,000.

A cash out refi does sound like something I can do in the future and I will just have to be patient for that. 

Most of you little Yoomanz however are too scared to be patient and look at the bigger picture especially when you do not see immediate results with every cent you spent.But think strategically and you will go far!

The best advice I can offer is to find GC's that you can get along with and are patient.

I never would have acquired this if I stuck with my original irrational understanding that I could find the "perfect deal" if I was patient enough. 

Be patient.6 - Know the difference between passive and active investors.

Be patient and keep saving.