As I mentioned, we regularly use our attorney for these situations.

I showed the lender, enough fund for upto 30% down payment.I also offered to show regular income that will make the monthly payments.but he has refused all that. just sticking to "we want 50%+ owner occupancy ratio"

I've had my eye on this property for a while, and it has actually just been removed from the market (but this doesn't mean I can't make an offer).

I've had my eye on this property for a while, and it has actually just been removed from the market (but this doesn't mean I can't make an offer).

Of course, there are pay services that you can take advantage of, but I did all of mine for free.Be sure to check out commission-free ETFs (FutureAdvisor will give you these once you go through and analysis).I'm not a professional investor, just a regular guy looking to carve his own path.Good luck and let me know if you need any thing else.www.futureadvisor.comwww.etfdb.com (good research site)www.tdameritrade.comwww.etrade.comwww.scottrade.comJason

With those facts, I messaged my mortgage provider and asked about removing the $90/month PMI.  

Jessica Hood, advertising, self promotion and deal making are not allowed in our regular forums.

I'm also so grateful you mentioned how flexible real estate is, and therefore a good career for people with kids, because this is a great reminder that if I went back to a regular job, I will most likely not have this kind of flexibility.  

Banks are limited and Quicken loans backs out of the deal at the 11th hour, trust me, I refuse to accept an offer with a QL and it's the regular buzz in the office that 'another deal fell through.'  

From there the conversation will be off the cuff and you will have to listen to gather the info you need, ask questions about the house, make comments, become an associate of theirs on a regular info gathering/sharing phone call.