Maybe you've tried this to no success already, but sometimes people need to hear the same thing presented in different ways or multiple times in a VERY NON CONFRONTATIONAL or argumentative manner.  

Non working spouse is not going to get a loan in her name only..

I may have an opportunity to purchase a fourplex with a partner (non-romantic).

@Kurtis Green In Baltimore city you need to register with the city any non owner occupied property $30 a year (unless there is a vacant house notice n the property then it is $130 a year) renew every Sept.

I have an accepted contract on a property and I'm having trouble finding a bank that won't sell my loan on the secondary market and this property doesn't conform to Fannie Mae criteria.  Can anyone point me in the dir...

A non starter deal can have its upside!  

You can also get an FHA loan under the same terms up to 4 units must be owner occupied.Using both programs in series you can buy 8 units, have 2 mortgages and then after 2+ years but something else.You can keep both VA and FHA mortgages after you move out, you don't have to convert to conventional and can keep for 30 years until paid off.I've had multiple VA and FHA mortgages simultaneous, but buying foreclosures from VA and getting a non-owner occupied VA mortgage.

From and after the date of this Contract, Buyer shall indemnify Seller for, defend Seller against, and hold Seller harmless from any liability, loss, cost, injury, damage, or other expense that may occur or may be claimed by or with respect to any person or property on or about the Premises resulting from the use, misuse, possession, occupancy, or non-occupancy of the Premises by Buyer or Buyer's agents, employees, licensees, invitees, or guests.

However, most of them (if not all) actually do not have a company and will do this as a non-license individual.

I am looking to invest in Fort Lauderdale to Kendall area, but as a Non US resident there are a bit more challenges but hopefully I will be able to get good feedback from this forums.Wish you good luck and hopefully we can exchange some experiences.Good day to all of you!!!