If anyone here actively invests send me a PM so we don't bog down the blog, but want to get some different perspectives and maybe some tips on how to work the lack of a predictable schedule. 

If I get rejected, is it worth speaking with the loan officer and seeing if they would be willing to extend me a HELOC for a lower amount than I had initially requested?

Live and learn at that time  BP didn’t have bad reviews on him yet. well you want to do what everyone else has been recommended to do file a complaint with the AG s office its on line and free.and in this case the contractors board in the state they will not take lightly to this one either.. and then of course talk with @Colin Zhu  he can give you some insight off line.boy I am so sorry your going through this.. man oh man this is sad news.

I understand airlines now require a letter from a therapist, proof of some kind of training, and they have to be able to call the therapist office and confirm that the letter is real.

Hello BP!

I just closed on a 2-unit property in Niles, IL where I will house-hack by living in one unit and renting out the other. I also plan to airbnb my spare rooms for extra income. Before acquiring this propert...

Any tips on how to minimize chances of selecting awful tenants?

I currently work as a clerk in a foreclosure office.

I actually talked to them 8 or 9 years ago they had an office in Scottsdale.. they were good.. but to easy to approve a complicated transaction.. and then wanted 10k up front..

Small office is the wrong place many agents will not have the time and small office broker may interpret any non-producing agents are surplus.

Simple, they want to do it all.Owners that have 15+ properties with commercial/office/retail/residential will most likely to focus on getting more deals and less of the traditional services.