We had to put a commercial closer on a common door for just this reason. 

I believe that I share a common goal with a lot of you in the fact that some day real estate will become the main source of income for myself and family. 

My credit is perfect and I have no debt, problem is being self employed my income on paper is not that great.  

Okay Steve, I will tell you my answer to mitigate acrimony but I choose to withhold specific details and documentation until later because the purpose of this dialogue is to invite open discussion for creativity regarding a common scenario.

In general, I would say "what does your employment contract say?"  

I would try to establish common ground on any almost any topic and use that to build rapport.  

However, in my situation I was mislead by my employer into thinking they had the capability to sell mortgage notes for Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation.

Another possibility might be adding additional sources of income - renting out the common space/room in the office if you have one, to the tenants for birthday parties etc, vending machines, coin operated laundry, pet fees, pet non refundable pet deposits.  

Hi guysQuick post to say hello and introduce myself briefly.Live in Wilmington NC.Been absorbing info from BP podcasts on my tedious 1 hr commute - thanks Josh and Brando, you keep enlightening me.My grand plan is to rehab and flip properties to build equity to get buy n hold passive income generation, with a view to employment replacement or at least to subsidize it.So that my plan in a nutshell.Say hi if you're in the area, or just say hi cos you're nice.Thanks guys

With easy access to Downtown employment, and ample parking, it is the type of location my fellow citizens would be proud to live in.Not only will the future tenets benefit from the increase in affordable housing, but so will the entire economy at large.