If over 1M then you'll be able to use a broker to find longer term Fannie/Freddie debt.

There are so many brokers out there, if you really like the hunt for off market properties sold on net listings, find a broker who does that off of the MLS but fully compliant with the law. 

@Myia Hunter Start talking to a few mortgage brokers and lenders to find out your options.

@Gonzalo Sequeira The best analogy I can provide was provided to me by a mortgage broker friend: "If you're in the market to buy a Mercedes (conventional loan on attractive terms), you don't go to the Honda dealership (FHA loans)."

So I'd like to connect with an unaligned broker/appraiser/property manager who could give me a second opinion about both the renovated value and potential rents.

The space has a few lenders and a bunch of brokers. 

What I’d suggest is locating the top 5 multifamily brokers in that market (via LoopNet, listing sites, etc.) and ask them for a referral.Tell them what your investment criteria is and that you’re looking to acquire properties over 100 units.

I would ask your mortgage broker from your purchase to pull credit.

I don't know about your state, but in mine you have to work under a broker for at least 3 years before you can be your own broker, so you're only going to save the portion you'd pay yourself, i.e. the brokerage is going to get their cut plus whatever your office costs are.

it would depend on your understanding of title and recording of Deeds, as well as drafting  the quit claim, I personally buy a lot of my portfolio at sheriff sales, and often will use my personal name until i decide what LLC im going to put it in,  I will then quit claim it to that LLC, in this case though there are no loans involved (buy on LOC then cash out after rehab) Im a broker and will draft my own quitclaim and go to the ROD office and record it. that being said, if you are asking this question on this forum I would recommend asking for guidance from a local title company, maybe pay them to do one for you, but ask them to teach you how its done. good luck