It's been a little bit, but he's a solid guy who knows the markets and is local and can get you the right $ product. 

Welcome to the forum @Chris Primavera.Seeing as you are brand new today, it would be good for you to search on the forum for those areas and read everything there is about those markets.Grab @Avery Carls book Short Term Rentals Long Term Wealth and read it. https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/short-term-rental-l...It is chock full of info that you need.

No paper towels, no "flushable wipes", no dental floss, no hygiene products, no tee shirts (real example). 

Hi @Yents Ybrimovic - I love the FHA 203k renovation, but to be honest I love the Fannie May HomeStyle renovation loan even more.As an investor and a general contractor, I have used both products here in Chicago!

no argument from me.. but I think they do that to legitimize the company/loan product.

If you’re serious about this endeavor put your current home on Zillow to rent with an occupancy in 90 days before you sign a PA for the next house.There are other lending products that are not as strict but the terms are different.

(high five) I work from home in the Tech industry as a software Product Manager. 

I personally think sevier county is one of the best areas in the country to invest in both now (if you pick the right product) and especially long term.

Summary: Portfolio product with 1% minimum down payment and no PMI requirement designed to benefit those heroes who serve and protect our communities.

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.