Interest rates and points are not the only criteria upon which to base a decision; length of loan, amortization and if you can get it “loan assumability” especially with no qualifying and no rate escalation could e much more important. 

@Bruce Coleman Have you had any updat÷e to receiving funds since 11/2018?

(unless the property you’re buying is 5+ units then e financing may not cost more.)

Additional resources I'd recommend are:- The millionaire real estate agent by Gary Keller- David Greene's books from the BP Bookstore- The E-Myth by Michael Gerber*** These are not resources related to the course but are helpful for anyone looking to get into the business

If this is your only way to get inco e  your in trouble. 

Quote from @Fareen E.: The available/start date is the day the unit is ready for a tenant to occupy.

No idea if it is accurate or if anything has changed since then, but it indicated the following:PROGRAM 1 Owner use up to 2 weeks 50% of Adjusted Gross Standard FF&E in high season & 2 weeks Revenues from the Unit and accessory in low season package required.

Even after guests book and pay their message system blocks out e-mail addresses and phone numbers, so I'm left resorting to spelling out my phone number in odd ways to get around it.

For your existing rental property, the net rental income from your Schedule E on your most recent return will be used in your DTI.

I have only done a few deals but the thing I constantly having to remind myself is R/E is a long game.