Don't depend on Aircover.Homeowners policy will not protect you if your renting as a STR.You need the correct STR policy to protect your property.

Now that Steve has provided you with the right places to look, you will be even more prepared in your vetting the next time.

Depends on the brokerage you have, but the one we use currently has a rate at 5.83% at 50% LTV.

@Adam Newman you will want to confirm this with the bank but you can’t take a loan out to borrow for part of the down payment so you’ll need to provide all the funds yourself or have a gift from someone for that which you don’t have.If you have a gift from someone to bridge the 20%, that would be ideal.  

Our Underwrite takes 24-48 Hours, if we are provided with clean and correct documents.

:We use the cheapest ones that they provide at Lowe's, our handyman installs.

We provide a proxy service for foreign buyers, basically your arm in Japan without having to travel or know the language.

I feel this gives me the flexibility to find the right solution for my client and not just sell what my bank offers.I'll also throw in my 2 cents on common differences I've seen in my career:CDFIs - Because of their subsidized financing structure, they have the ability to be a low cost lender (and sometimes provide grants).

Most of our out of state investors in Pittsburgh find success depending on their expectations.

Have a baby, and gallop into the sunset (while still making calls to PM's)INTEREST:I first got interested in Real Estate Investing because of the potential financial freedom it can provide to me and my family.