Regarding your lender pool, are you going to residential lenders that happen to dip their toes in the water of DSCR?

Didn't get an home inspection because the lender stated they'd take care of the inspections.

Hi, Are there any lenders offering HELOCs or second mortgages on rental properties with equity?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Many large private lenders will work with smaller lenders as correspondents.

Developing and scaling now Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

That's how I started, with a company called Flip More Deals (currently called the Growth Collective) they were very hands on and helped me through the entire process and connected me with a lender and gap funder, very hands on you should check them out.

For sure get an investment property first which is affordable (out of state), then later, buying your primary home will be even easier with lenders.

If so, make sure to look into lenders who will work with first time investors on rehabs.Good luck and happy to connect with you!

Even if you use piers, they are usually concrete (which is OK for most lenders), steel or wood on concrete.