I can't take credit (@Brandon Turner )I think you are spot on about where your motivation comes from, but another piece of your analogy is are you committed or is it just a desire of yours?

However, you would be committing mortgage fraud if you represent that you will occupy and then you do not.

The association's policy does not cover flooding.In the lease, tenants acknowledged they are strongly encouraged to hold renters insurance that covers flood damage.The property itself would not sustain much damage even if it had 5 feet of flooding - $300 damage tops.However, I am concerned about the surrounding area making it unsafe for the tenants to travel into the unit.

The diversification of industries here among the healthcare, education, energy, technology, and finance sectors allows for a strong economy that grows steadily year-on-year and suffers minimal impact from market hits.The potential to fix-and-flip is high here, as well as the opportunity to BRRRR.

I'd rather go with a wholesaler or local pre-foreclosure before committing to something on zillow that seems like a grab for an eager newbie investor...

Don't commit to them just let them know your testing waters and are about to jump in this beautiful game.

Some lenders might go down to 15% if you have strong credit. 

With my strong current W-2 and great credit and now him jumping at the chance to work with me I'm feeling really strong about 2019, even 4th QTR 2018 if I can get the Divroce to end quickly and smoothly, which it's on a decent course to do. 

That, combined with it's proximity to two strong rental hot beds (NYC and Boston) makes CT a prime "Secondary Market" in my opinion.

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I’m looking to take that “first step” but unfortunately when i tried applying for a pre-approval i was denied due to my hIgh debt to income ratio. I minor set back or maybe a slap in the face by ...