Try to find ones that have only a handful of branches, and then try to talk to their senior VP of commercial lending (or whatever they call that position). 

We can improve your position by increasing cash flow, more tax shelter, risk is sread out, no bank fees, doesn't show on credit, and you used ALL your equity. 

I won't deal with someone that is not going to put MY investment in the best position possible.

McRib may have to go undercover to get our positive message across.

Take your savings as a renter and invest out of state in income properties that will produce positive cash flow.

We expressed our position but the new owner wasn't trying to hear any of it.

At the same time I am trying to build up my savings to put myself in a position to purchase my first property.

Looks like you are in a good position to control more real estate  if you get creative ----You have $555,000 in potential equity ----- short on cash - but with that equity you should be able to leverage yourself into lots of real estate.Here are some ideas for you:create a blanked mortgage on some of your equity - pull out $200,000.00create notes on some of your equity - simple to do - have a title company created a note, give yourself some good terms, like 3% interest, interest only with a balloon in 7 years.

Hi @Drew Eldridge,  I am Psych Nurse 20 years, I "played" real estate investor for 15 years (with some positive experiences).

@Eric RuizI am in a similar position to you.