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Aloha BP world,Does anyone recommend any desktop/voice recording software?

Consult with a local mortgage banker for underwriting guidelines for your situation ( ie, landlord experience, reserves, debt to income).Start to develop relationships with local bankers as well, who may be more flexible.

There is still a ton of land to develop on around that area whereas if you come down to Bethesda, Kensington, Chevy chase, closer to DC you will see this is much different.  

The more stuff I read on here the more intelligent questions I'll develop!

I used MAS 90 accounting software in the mortgage business, it's updated now, but you probably don't want to buy that to figure an occasional loan payment. 

I discussed my situation with two smaller banks, and the smallest bank was able to put an give me a proposal for a 5 year ARM at 4.70%.I have also developed a proposal and brought the deal to people I know had cash they were looking to invest.

What has worked for me is to develop a sales pitch.

I really don't think she meant the condo development Will, I'm thinking it's a small single unit, so 20K in costs is probably not an issue.

In some neighborhoods rentals are frowned upon, for many of the same reasons many condo developments require owner occupancy.