You will find that lenders will reach out to you and try to ally alongside you (I know I have received a few emails and phone calls from different lenders trying to offer their services) but few are willing to 'teach' you.

Also makes it look professional when a potential renter comes to look at it.

If are confident you will receive a permit, then somethings to think about...#1 I would call the city rentals department directly and ask if the seller's license will remain active until the day yours becomes active.

@Troy SmithThe advice you received is correct.

The rates are high right now but these loans are limited based on cashflow so you cant take a loan that costs more than you're receiving in rental income.

Usually MTR comes fully furnished with utilities included, so you pay for the convenience.if the area has traveling nurses, other professionals that come for a few months for work they normally pay more, in certain cases the employer pays the rent not familiar with that particular market,  but worth looking into it.

The email I received today from BP only mentioned:  Free Property Management Software from RentRedi. 

The sooner you start these conversations, the better prepared you'll be when the right deal comes along.Local professionals can also be an invaluable resource.

Will they "check themselves" from bad behavior when they see a professional company with professional services, legally reviewed lease, etc. managing their day-to-day?

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