Rates are almost like a commodity so you won't see too much difference in lenders, and money down can vary depending on program so you need to find a lender that aligns with your overall strategy. what would be easier is to put a mortgage on your first unit, and then use that cash to buy the 2nd one swiftly. cash is king.

Account Closed I use Sharon Swift at Howard Hanna.

Michael Mourey ,You typically don't get a conventional loan on a distressed property on the front end of the deal.Most banks won't lend on a distressed asset, if you have a special relationship with a smaller port folio lender then maybe yes.Conventional loans take to long to be able to move swiftly and buy property from motivated sellers.So you need either your own cash or OPM cash to swiftly buy good deals.This cash could come from private lenders,hard money lenders, HELOC,your own cash, etc.

You can also use Marshall & Swift, and the big box stores have online estimators.  

If some tenants are paying even a portion of their rent and you aren't prepared to overhaul their vacant unit because you are already working on one or two others it makes sense to leave them there until you are ready to more swiftly address them.I'm using this approach now with a 60+ unit complex I'm helping to manage.

Just figure with the benefits of 0 down the VA Loan might swift the numbers in SD which normally are crazy.Definitely would appreciate looking over the numbers again.

I just filed one in Wyoming through Swift Filings.

One of my life strategies has always been to put myself under pressure to encourage swift and decisive action. 

Have your financial and loan ducks in a row so you are prepared to move swiftly.

If you address the tenant's needs swiftly you are likely to win their favor.