One choice is long term ideally while the other choice is short term.

We have a 100 y/o single family buy&hold in Missouri and would like to turn the attic into usable space. ideally we could keep the rafters exposed in keeping with the character of the home, so the standard 6 inch fiberglass would not work. 

I think I remember learning it in some sort of licensing class or continuing education class.

We have a 100 y/o single family buy&hold in Missouri and would like to turn the attic into usable space. ideally we could keep the rafters exposed in keeping with the character of the home, so the standard 6 inch fiberglass would not work.Is there a DIY compact type of insulation that would work? 

They were too young to remember how much I used to work on my properties. 

I need a local Ohio bank (ideally with a Dayton Branch) and banker referral?

The spreadsheet explains how I deal with fluctuating markets.Regarding the next couple of years, I think some markets will "correct" such as Seattle, The Bay Area, So.

I would ideally want to do what is typically done in a BRRRR strategy using a conventional loan, however I'm not sure if FHA loans have different rules, or if it varies from lender to lender.

The price I remember was 88k about 4 years ago, my guess is it has not gone up. 

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