I would /have interviewed 2/3 lenders ( community banks not the national lenders as they have much more flexibility / also credit unions  are a great source ) and shop just like anything else.

Don't forget, you can use a HELOC to achieve that goal, and a HELOC is going to be the most flexible and cheapest money you can find.

Nareev,You would be solving a problem for this insurance company by being flexible.

This gives me flexibility in choosing "where" to invest, and not stuck with another real estate purchase in a red hot market.

Get your license, more opportunity & flexibility.

If the house is only to be used as a business asset then a small local bank has WAY more flexibility in what they can offer as far as loans are concerned.

They are more flexible which should be helpful to you. 

Also, an investor I know swears the installers shouldn't use any flexible duct work while I know another that is having it installed in his unit now.

These are lenders that hold their own loans and can be more flexible on underwriting guidlines.

My profession gives me much flexibility in terms of scheduling.