However, many lenders offer only the 7A, so you'll have to shop around.

Usually that is the end of the communication unless they show up to the open house or complete an application online.

Finding them online and completing an application so they can atleast do an initial underwriting will work.here is min. someone will want to see:2.

Call a different number you found online associated with the same company, etc. 

Here's a list of things to track:- Formal lease application- Formal signed and executed lease specific to your state- Payment history (I recommend using online rent collection like Apartments.com, RentRedi, etc)- Maintenance requests and receipts- Accounting for all rental-related expenses (repairs, utilities, etc) The more you treat it like a business, the more helpful you are to your CPA come tax time. 

Grocery stores, day care centers, parks, restaurants, shopping malls, distance to downtown, major highways, etc.

If you have any questions I am happy to help answer on-line or off-line, don't hesitate to reach out.

I've looked into the one-stop shop tools, but none are quite as good as these individual tools yet in my opinion. 

I was reading online that it was 2.3%.

Also just look online and steal some ideas...I used to Google Luxury Kitchens and then figure out how to do the same for less $$.You'll be fine with your experience.