Several factors indicate the company is not that concerned about efficiency or ease of customer process: the website, a process that seemed to focus on one issue at a time instead of all issues at once, and consistently poor communications and lack of common sense from the loan analyst we were assigned.It started off very well with the initial point of contact, Austin Lornson, who did a fine job of explaining the general refinancing process, responding quickly and thoroughly to our questions.

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from my advice rural properties and developments aren't successful and you are climbing an uphill battle. sounds a little niche. we focus on developing and not reinventing the wheel. if this is truly what you want to focus all your time and energy on then visit the closest 5-10 of these that look like the ones you are interested and ask if they'd expand or build a secondary one. do a lot of research before you just take action 

Agree with all above,Gap funding is a great strategy for those that work efficiently and have a team that they trust.

Any recommendations on the most efficient way to track your time when classified as a real estate professional?

Keeps it efficient

We made a great team and grew an efficient department.

Not efficient! 

They provided registered address and limited mail forwarding for free and the process was fast and efficient.

Your best and most efficient option would be a DSCR cashout refinance, more than likely.