Here in FL that is typically the pool and backyard area. 

In the Netherlands, for example, banks typically offer refinancing options with a Loan to Value (LTV) of up to 80% in some cases, depending on the property and the borrower’s financial history.

@David Putz I wonder if someone is maintaining a list of where all the servicers are licensed...I can't imagine that would be easy to keep track of, but I don't know how often they would change.Having a resource that has all the typical fee info and service states for each servicer in one document would be amazing.

Local banks typically offer lower interest rates but might require a solid track record and detailed financials.

typically (as you probably know) you buy something distressed, with either cash or hard money, you fix it up, and then you refinance into long term debt. 

Will you explain how a typical extension would work, please?

What avenues do you guys typically find your investors? 

- Design language (this has differentiated my home in Massachusetts though tastes differ and not all markets are as high earning as Mass)- Do you typically work with the same contractors, electricians, etc or have a network?

This is largely because I can typically get higher rents in B and A-class neighborhoods without relying on Section 8.I’d recommend focusing your search on C and C+ neighborhoods, for both multi-family and single-family homes with more than three bedrooms.

Furnished Finder is what we use to list all of our mid-terms and don't typically have any issues finding tenants.