However, I do not plan on investing in this area due to hurdles of entry such as expensive product and high competition.

I know which product that you are referring to. the conventional mtg product has the following features. 1. minimum 15% down payment 2. 30 yr fixed term 3. rehab and repairs can be included in financing 4. borrower can be a first time investor. 5. no prepayment penalty. 6. the contractor will receive an initial draw at the closing table. 7.

This might fall into the 20 year, ARM products.  

I have known him for 16 yrs and he has spent his entire career in retail leasing, primarily on grocery anchored strips, like FNRP's product.  

Like Nate mentioned, choosing the right lender will depened on the type of loan product you are needing. 

Like sharks.The second there is a new shiny object ALL of them have their new products out making OUTLANDISH claims of what that shiny object can do.READ MY LIPS, EVERYONE.AI CAN'T TARGET MOTIVATED SELLERS!!!

It's smart to have more than a few conversations because not everyone offers the same products, leverage or terms.

For furnishing short- or mid-term rentals, finding the right balance between stuff that looks good, but which also offers solid durability and keeps your budget in check can be difficult.If your budget is your driving factor with your design decisions, I'd start surfing on Google image search or Pinterest - find a picture of a finished room that you like, and then reverse engineer it from products on Amazon and other similar budget-friendly sources.

GFA in Gardner might be another small local bank that offers this type of product. 

Lots of DSCR lender's out there that have better products then Easy Street, so why not switch lenders?