I am currently in the process of saving my 20% + 6 months buffer for a rental property.

He also connected me to his team of experts who were able to guide me through the process of choosing the right rental property.

I have started the process you mentioned about comparing different software and that is how I landed on rentvine.  

That said, sometime these clients don't want to deal with shopping the debt at all - and fully dedicate the debt brokerage process to us.

The most successful loans are those that do not procrastinate and get the appraisers In ASAP so you can get over any unexpected bump in the underwriting process.

It can be a long process over time with multiple dynamics you have to be on top of consistently.

I'm in the process of researching this now. 

How long/difficult was this process.

Putting the effort in to find a home available and being patient with the process is crucial for all the obstacles that come through.

Neighborhoods in areas like Homewood and Hoover have been experiencing strong appreciation, and the rental market continues to be strong, especially with the growing number of young professionals and college students in the area.As a loan officer, I’m here to help you navigate the financing process, whether you’re looking for your first investment property or expanding your portfolio.