If that county doesn't offer, try neighboring ones until they do.Bank deeds of trust here in WA are 13+ pages of fine print legalese. 

Check out REI Print Mail.

It's a very good strategy as the interest rate is usually lower than anything you'd find with private or hard money.A HELOC is usually an adjustable rate, and if you read the fine print, the lender can usually call the balance due if you keep a balance open for X years (e.g., ten), so it's best used for short-term things like flip financing or BRRRRs, but yes if you have the equity it's a great option.The scenario you described where you're planning to use it for a renovation and will pay it back in 6 months after a refi is the classic one.

I’ve met with the Housing folks here in my city, and I know how much cash I would lose on section 8 since the printed rate for a property like mine s**ks.

Like all of them you need to make sure you read the fine print and know what you are getting. 

The Boone / Blowing Rock / Banner Elk, NC area is popular for short term rentals, since there are 4 true seasons and events and activities in each making it a year-around vacation spot.

But it can be difficult for one who does not reside in the foot print to get those local banks to loan to them.. 

Hello,I have not yet tried pre-printed door hangers.  

The fine print has a long list of what is not covered and tight time frames for reporting problems.

Or do I hire a contractor to submit blue prints to the county for approval?