Now that you've gone through this, have you set up any procedures prior to buying the property to avoid this?

You will need to show proof that your living there and that the home that was your previous primary in now on listed on the market for sale or better yet, sold, prior to your refinance closing. 

@William Huston, I believe you are the only one that can answer this question that relates to your goals/plans.

The wholesaler which is also a realtor stipulated that he is in the process of having the fines reduced by the county prior to closing and having the buyer pay those costs (lien) at closing.

I wouldn't do it unless you got a good deal, remember the banks going to let you refi up to 80%,also the property has to be rented out for 6months prior. if I were you I would aim a little lower with price jus incase any unexpected repairs and cash reserves

@Joseph Michael The goal of the FHA loan was for owner occupants, but i'm not sure since your wife is living there if that alone would qualify you.

@Michael J Ralph at the end of the day it's whether you want to manage the property yourself or not, and if the returns meet your goals.

lol) and my goal is to close 5 deals in 2019 (doable).   

This is the place for long-term goals & Arlington is ripe for a nice retirement nest egg to cash out on later in life.

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