Lenders have to pay their loan officers through a loan officer compensation plan along with the "Branch bucket".Lenders have offices where the manager has an override and then a P&L so they have to charge more either through points or higher rates.

To convert STR to LTR, evaluate rental comps, hire a property management company, explore multifamily properties in strong markets, and use a 5% Fannie Mae loan to buy a multifamily property.Good luck!

@Minnina SmithTo buy your first rental property, assess your financial situation, educate yourself on real estate investing, set goals, build a team, analyze deals, get pre-approved for loans, and start property hunting.

The buyer was seeking a conventional loan. 

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

.: Another question for you pros: we currently manage a small portfolio of CFDs on land parcels and a couple of private loans.

I'm considering refinancing my current VA loan, which has a 5.6% interest rate and a monthly payment of $3,200, into a conventional loan.

Kindly help me with some suggestions what type of loan better for retail buildings.

FHA Loan and 10k back at closing Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Develop relationships with contractors you’ll need; attorney, appraisers, loan officiers, brokers, inspectors, etc. 5.