I look for a highly recommended mortgage broker and see what interest rates and mortgage products they have.  

I think what attracts builders to the larger resale companies of which there are at least 10 that do what RTR does is these companies Will focus on their product they wont show your product and then sell something else..

I've not invested with 5S so I can't comment on their product and management specifically but I can say for build to rent, if you’re considering this, ask yourself: Does this fit your investment strategy and comfort level?

Scott's book on estimating rehab costs, it's a must read in this area: https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-book-on-estimat...In addition to that, I would check out my article on due diligence.

https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/start-with-strategy?

Personally for our company, since we entered the 1st lien space a few years ago, product availability with 2nd liens isn't a huge issue.

So will see how that all shakes out for PDX. really the affordable is in Townhouse production by the large production builders thats about as good as it gets..

The E-Myth by Michael Gerber- Start and operate your business with the consumer in mind... not you... not your product or service.

It's a pretty standard product these days.

More than likely, the loan officer on your file either A) didnt know their own product very well, or B) glossed over this aspect in order to get the loan to closed due to a lack of integrity.