Once you hit that number you should be looking at increasing your rates.

Get connected with at least 1 more wholesaler and 3 more contractors to improve deal flow and increase likelihood of being able to move on an opportunity. 

The only benefit is the rest of the policies went down in price, and the savings of the rest was about the same as the increase in this policy.

Once approved, I want to buy a property in full as foreclosed, bank owned, and/or auction property so I can buy cheap, rehab, and increase equity.

No marathon midnight text sessions either. 

The 5,000 increases your basis in the partnership and the 8,000 will lower your basis in the partnership.

This will increase your current mid 3% rates into higher 4% rates so we'd have to do the math on it to see if by restoring your VA entitlement it will be worth the extra "premium," paid in rate and closing costs to refinance are worth it.

Disclaimer: I'm not an expert on this particular program, but I recently participated in a session for those of us trying to help people take advantage of it and may have some helpful information for you.The program is matching funds, but your purchase price counts as part of the matching funds.

Maybe you could work overtime at your current job or pick up a part time side job to really increase your home buying options.

By getting a targeted list, you can increase your chances of reaching people who share motivating factors - and have houses you want to buy.This is a good place to outsource.