We can swap them out for a different meter and won't charge anything for the labor just the additional cost of whatever higher cost meter we choose.

MY; apparently few have actually perform a walkthru for rentals :sigh:The walkthru is intended to see the CONDITION of the property, not the floor plan or paint scheme.Look for:water leaksall fixtures actually workverify hot water at every sink, shower, tubfill every basin (and tub) and empty them all at the same time - - should drain normallyverify every outlet is operationalrun the heater for 5 minutes and then swap for the A/Cinspect all doors, windows operate normally and are not brokeninspect floor covering for 'excessive' wearThere are other professional inspections you should request in your offer:termite report, class a clearroofing

For this reason it may require more permits than you would otherwise need if you were just swapping out cabinets, flooring, fixtures, and appliances.

I'd be happy to connect and swap ideas.

You can swap PM's at anytime.

Swap out a roof, cabinets and flooring and paint and you're good to go.

If water heater is over 10 years old do not bother with thermal coupler or gas valve swap.  

SWAP rates are lower ~5.75% with pre-payment penalties

There's a single loan officer you directly work with, who directly works with underwriting, either way, but you're swapping out 1099 independent contractor for a W2 employee with benefits and middle management, and the marketing department needs their cut of the action if a broker didn't bring it in, and bla bla bla. 

Swap out the trust with an LLC and you have a much more powerful vehicle...