This is actually one of the main reasons many agents and investors may not like them generally speaking (they are often not serious professionals with a proven track record of success, the vast majority are struggling to find their first deal and are time-wasters to interact with).   

I just bought a Lake House in Maine this past summer.

Hey David, I think the main issues you will encounter is the minimum loan amount and minimum as is value.

You can obtain up to 90% LCTV for your main primary house that you are living or 80-85% for your investment properties.

Hey @April Birdsong, You can use the Ring or a stand alone camera.I don't use a Ring but I have a stand alone, solar powered camera pointing at the main entrance.

Quote from @Kevin Sobilo: Quote from @Jason Bohling: @Sean Gallagher I look at CoC/Return on Investment but main focus is on Internal Rate of Return (IRR).

Our plan is to rent each of the 3 bedrooms of the main house as mid terms and the in-law as a long term (already have a tenant in there).

I think the main issue is believing that unsecured prom notes are Guaranteed. unless I saw the note and the note stated that ( which I highly doubt) the return of funds and payment of interest solely rests on the full faith and credit of what was invested in and the sponsor..

Mainly because home inspectors already have tools and systems for quickly generating thorough inspection reports to help you negotiate credits, concessions, and/or price reductions. 

I have several homes and lots in the Woodbine area and it's one of my main areas of focus at the moment.