I'd say it's mostly about the qualification questions you ask and making sure you do a credit and background check. 

Every investor has their Own qualifications and things they look for hence being referred to things like West Avenue etc.

If it's a larger organization, feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications.2.

Applicants fill it out online, TransUnion runs a credit/criminal background with a recommendation, you check landlord references and verify employment, and you are done.I recommend you include some of your key qualification criteria in the advertisement.

If you find my stuff useful just upvote the post to help others too.Refi requirements are pretty much the same as qualification for a new mortgage - in that it's going to be a deep financial exam.

So you got in the deal for minimum cash, and did not use your qualification powers for the loan?  

To @Christopher B.’s point- a draftsman is not an architect and will usually have less skills and qualifications for your scope of work.

Once you learn the rules you can develop a plan to fit the lender's qualification requirements.

Does her son have income he could provide to assist in the qualification process? 

You need to meet several IRS qualifications and the type of rental property also impacts eligibility.  ...