Though if you are already waiting a few months, you could just make it 6 and do a regular cash-out refi, and then you wouldn't be limited to just getting your upfront costs back.  

Even if you do have $100,000 in the bank....that just means your limit is higher. 

Inventory is incredibly limited and when it comes up it's overpriced and is often in a multiple-offer situation.

They'll let them know it's being tagged and that it will be removed in three days (or whatever time limit your city has in place).

Appreciate any guidance as to how people have gone about this.Thank you The bigger thing will be experience, without prior real estate experience your options will be limited.

Newbie question: On the map does limited refer to limited sales > ie SUPER SLOW                            or does limited refer to unable to compare to prior > ie inconclusive  

No, private lenders are typically not licensed loan brokers and as such, they must stay within the state's usury limits for loans.

Have you considered expanding your markets given the limitations on what you are currently finding?

Trulia proves to be quite helpful in determining high crime areas in your city; so that you may avoid investing in such areas.However, the internet has its limitation.

My advice would be to have a banker/broker/loan officer pull her full credit report and take a thorough look at everything causing the low scores.Quick fixes for just score improvement can be having a family member or a partner add you as an "Authorized User" on a credit card with a 30-40% credit balance to credit limit ratio.