., 10-year interest-only options), and non-recourse structures.Competitive Rates: Recent transactions show rates ranging from 2.69% to 4.65% depending on LTV (55%–80%) and property type.Lender Specialization: Some lenders excel in specific areas:Greystone and Walker & Dunlop lead in Fannie/Freddie volume and large-scale refinancing.Arbor Realty Trust is praised for smaller-balance loans and flexibility.CREFCOA offers streamlined refinancing with 45–60 day closings and cash-out up to 80% LTV.HUD 223(f) loans provide 35-year fixed terms, ideal for stabilized properties.Questions for the Community:Have you worked with lenders like Greystone, Arbor, or Freddie Mac?

Both are excellent.  

@Tom E.I agree with the others that a simple spreadsheet is excellent. 

@Eric Hrlbock Excellent !

Evictions are an excellent way to take a decent investment and make it a nightmare. 

You have an excellent jump start- the VA loan is such an amazing tool to get the ball rolling.

And all of the Excel spreadsheets involved.. cumbersome and difficult to maintain.. don't get me started!

If that’s the case, I’d recommend considering areas outside of Dallas proper where you can still find properties with strong growth potential.Cities like Prosper, Melissa, Princeton, and Anna are excellent options to explore.

Companies need a sizeable population for their tenant pools.The price of homeowners insurance is an excellent barometer of disaster risk.Low operating costs.

This is excellent info.