Even if they've done well for years, life circumstances change, and can significantly affect their performance.

Even if they've done well for years, life circumstances change, and can significantly affect their performance.

At $375k exit value, it can easily go to 75% or even greater depending on circumstances.

Are we truly expected to clear the whole driveway in these circumstances?

I'm unfortunately not in a position to purchase an investment home due to my current circumstances taking the leap of faith and moving from a W-2 to a 1099 last year, so I'm looking to see what I can do to get into the investing game. 

I would like to know if there is any one or any company that will approve a refinance and/or an investment loan based on my current circumstances?

Within my circumstances, what should I be looking for in terms of housing?

If your attorney says you do need one, it should be customized to reflect your circumstances and you need to know how to manage it properly or it does you no good whatsoever.

It is not likely that the price of a previous sale would severely affect another because it can always be argued that there were mitigating circumstances.

You also need income to pay the mortgage in most circumstances, so your lender will want to see your W2s and tax returns for the past two years.