I was in the process of leaving my W2 and wanted to get a refinance done.

After the first project then you may just need Architect for actual plans and permits but in the beginning they can be a great resource for the whole process.

Rest assured; the process is designed to be straightforward. 

What kinda hurdles do you have to overcome to get approval, and how long is that process?

If you were more knowledgeable about the process, as indicated by representative questions, I would say you could go your own way, but even then, considering the commitments, a Realtor can bring excellent value.  

You can monitor it throughout the process.

Our thought process is that we will be holding and renting the property for approx 5 years and then sell it where the future capital gains taxes will outweigh the cost of setting up blocker corp.

Lacey confirmed that if I decide to cancel, I will receive my EMD back and she will work with me to return furniture to refund as much as possible for the furnishing cost, which I appreciate.Concerning RTR, they have been nothing but supportive in this process.

If the system automatically processed reports, they may get sent out before the manager has an opportunity to review for mistakes or make changes.What problem, specifically, are you trying to solve? 

With a half point rate reduction by the Fed, our HELOC rate was reduced by the same amount, and we've begun the refinance process.