Another step is to ask your current lender if an expedited post-disaster inspection can be arranged to speed things up.

I don't want to refinance because my current rate is under 5% and doing so ruins the cash flow I've got right now.

The current rent is much lower than the market rent.

She’s currently not paying rent, and while she has some health issues and no stable income, she’s been communicative and open to general talks, with a possible option to vacate through a cash-for-keys arrangement, though this might take around six weeks and some hard work.I plan to rehab the property and eventually rent it out, potentially to a Section 8 tenant.

Your answer needs to make sense, and be true.Also refi'ing your current primary into an investment loan also has the potential to be fraudulent if your family still occupies it as their primary. 

I've been a licensed agent here in Maine at the Augusta-based Pouliot Real Estate for the last 2 years, but began my real estate career in Savannah, Georgia (my GA license is currently inactive).

I’m based in Atlanta, GA, and currently exploring passive real estate opportunities in the area.

Here’s a bit of background on my current situation:I own one rental property that generates $1,900 per month in rental income, and it is paid off ($300K).My primary residence is also paid off ($288K).I’m currently building another rental property with cash ($200K).

Quote from @Jadan Williams: Hello bigger pockets experts, I currently live in california but will list my house for sale within the next couple months i want to use between 100-200k for an investment but not sure how to go about it.

I currently own one property, and I’m planning to purchase another.