I have been in the construction business since I was 17 including those college years.  

Now that doesn't include profit and OH but if it is for an IRA it might be feasible.

This includes businesses that are located outside the city limits but do some or all of their business activity in the City.There are three types of Activity Licenses that you will need to select: Commercial, Non-Profit and 2-4 Unit Owner-Occupied Housing.

That has both pro & con issues associated with it, including over regulation and high taxes (for everything).

Borrower shall also be in default if Borrower, during the loan application process, gave materially false or inaccurate information or statements to Lender (or failed to provide Lender with any material information) in connection with the loan evidenced by the Note, including, but not limited to, representations concerning Borrower's occupancy of the Property as a principal residence."

I am brand new to this site and to Real Estate investing in general and I'm hitting the ground running.

I also include a packet of recent remodels proving my ability and success.  

I must start by saying this is all brand new to me!

Please remember that people, including investors, often make decisions or fail to make decisions based on fear and the unknown.  

A short sale has a certain prices required, including it being listed with an agent.