Getting a full, locked loan estimate is the only way to truly compare the two. 

After a little back and forth we locked in a no-brainer price for me.

RentPrep is going to give you a much more complete picture and much more reliable criminal background. 

Leveraging technology and building a reliable team on the ground (property managers, contractors, etc.) are crucial when you’re managing properties from afar.Feel free to reach out if you want to talk more about specific US markets or strategies!

Having a buyer's agent by your side that is both knowledgable and reliable is invaluable.

Will we be doing it ourselves or maybe we need a reliable investor friendly contractor to help out.

However, don’t feel locked into one person or company.

That way you get your trades down and locked in...you know the building officials and all the other details that go into building.Best Wishes and Good Luck.

I have also notice the website locks you out for a few minutes after searching 20 or so addresses.

So you would have to get a commercial loan if going straight to the LLC - which usually has worse terms (shorter rate lock period, shorter amortization schedule).USUALLY, you can borrow personally and then deed it to the LLC after the fact and as long as the LLC is owned by the borrower you won’t trigger a due on sales clause.