They typically require a higher down payment and come with slightly higher interest rates, but they streamline the process for investors with nontraditional income.Finally, for long-term scalability, you might want to connect with lenders specializing in expat or foreign income borrowers.

They uncover a lot of problems with these properties.It sounds like you have enough to work with to appeal their process.

We've had a tenant move out with no maintenance issues requested for months, only to find many in our MoveOut process or when a new tenant moves in.

Are there companies that specialize in helping with this process?

I am house hacking my unit and is there any difference in those processes as opposed to a regular rental property?

It's not a check-in-the-box process like some states. 

(Tedious process)Unlike my other properties, where most applicants meet the criteria and need to see the unit to decide if they like it, this particular unit appeals to almost everyone (In this demographic)—but many fail to meet the qualification requirements.

There is an agreement between NAR and the banks that it needs to be processed through a real estate agent.

Curious if we have to officially wait till trump is president or if some banks have already started the process.

I decided to go on with the property in Kenmore and went through the process.