While trying it out, call their customer service and see how they treat you and how knowledgeable they are on their product.

Have you called the housing authority that covers this property to confirm the max rent based on the # of beds?

Additionally, the borrower no longer has any income coming from the subject property during these proceedings.  

Unfortunately, we get too many calls from clients that got the run around, poor communication and service and/or were the victims of a "bait and switch". 

They will say its just more volume but there is no differentiator.

Covering the mortgage isn’t an issue, but I’m considering factors like: Multi-Family: House hacking would help offset costs right away, but I’d likely need to put money into renovations upfront.Single-Family: Easier move-in with no immediate renovations needed, plus potentially lower tenant turnover once I rent it out For those who have been in a similar situation, what did you choose and why?

We sold 3 locations that had little debt on them with great cashflow, stayed heavy in cash, our stock return was only around 11% versus 25% since we went conservative, have two projects banks have already greenlighted with no downpayment on our part using cross collateralization with other properties- built in $2.5mm equity creation in 3 years in those projects, on hold for now.  .   

This couple has no kids.

There are no "secrets" and every scheme has been tried and tried again. 

@Brady Bitter First what are you calling "securities"?