I have a go-to I use for rental properties though, and I can get you in touch with him.

Also it appears the company they want to transfer the loans to I looked up on NMLS consumer access is not licensed.... 

If so, and it’s not a deal only you have access to, I have to deliver some bad news.  

I know I'm asking for a lot of information, but I've been reading these forums and listening to the podcasts, and this seemed like a great community to bring this to. I

Depends on who you talk to.  I

For a broker, reach out to Rob Arnold with Sand Dollar Realty.Do you need to get into a bigger house or just want to? I

I do not own a single family primary residence, but I want to. I

Plus, the cashflow is a lot better.When people compare rates, what they are referring to is how much the cost is in "points" for that rate. 

every person who builds a house or a commercial building has to do so with 25% equity to get it financed with a bank. there is absolutely value in new construction. the hard part becomes making sure your architect knows how to design a building that can make money. but saying you don't know how to is a little silly it's the same idea as existing but ground up you just study the market and look at land more than you do anything else. you can build a house anywhere but you want to do it in better areas. it's either than or higher density's smaller floorplans, etc 

We ended up having to leave more cash in the property than I wanted to. I