So without further adieu, here are the TOP areas to focus on after digesting all of the $'s and cents when committing to a mortgage lender or broker with what is likely one of (if not the) most significant investments individuals can make. 

Might be worth a call with a few local mortgage brokers.

@shanequadames try my friend and attorney Shelia Huggins, we are both in Durham (I'm a Broker).https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/shelia-huggins-864834

Might be able to get a contract with the buyer of the cherries and thow some cash at you upfront for signing a agreement to buy the crop but I don't know what the alternate bearing looks like on Cherries in Washington and the brokers may not be willing to pay upfront in that area... or a upfront lease payment from the renter... 

What are some ways to find leads besdies relying on brokers?

I just reached out to 1 of the broker that I know and he quoted us $3700 for my SFH with a single story, and about 1600sqrt at zipcode 76016, the roof is less than 5 years old. ....

I'd recommend a broker since they have lots of different options to see what fits best for you.

"You can't be paid for raising money if you are not a licensed broker."

They are your stereotypical ‘salesman’ type brokers, more about just selling any and all homes than they are studying the markets.

I would advise working with a broker instead of going direct, since many DSCR lenders have different guidelines.