Find a realtor that preferably has some investment experience that you get along well with and keep an eye out on sites such as realtor, craigslist, etc.

If a cash out refinance, many lenders will allow the cash out to satisfy the reserves requirement.DSCR lenders generally let you vest either individually or as an LLC.

However, this is a totally new space to me- Any advice for how to go about looking for a lawyer who works with individual investors and won't break the bank?

Are you not able to make up the difference with the HELOC and the rentals or would you prefer not to? 

We would prefer medium term so that we can still use the property and also would love to offer our place to those who are temporarily displaced due to the storm.We also are considering a switch to LTR, we already have one of those and know what to expect with that. 

Which do you use or prefer?

Most of my funds are in flips though, and small faction in stocks; i prefer some diversity, and cryptocurrency is another option to branch out too.

The policy consideration behind the higher leveraged loans is to provide financing for individuals who have high earning potential and are at the start of their career where the earning potential has not yet materialized and perhaps are dealing with the added burden of student loans.

I think youtube would be the simplest way to do it, and you can send a link to them however they prefer. 

I don't know about you but I prefer to buy/invest in a market that has strong demand when it comes to my future profitability.