You need the people who are servicing those areas with a good knowledge of what is going on in that market before you commit to a market.

Merchants Bank MN See Pavel UshakovPenFed - max 3 other properties, 89% LTV Regions- yes HELOC but no LOC SCCU Florida 70% LTV, 6.25% interest only, not LLC Sound CU "non-owner occupied HELOC, capped at $150K and interest rates are prime + 2%, 3% or 4%, based on credit, not to exceed 70% ltv.”S&TTCF BankTD Bank TIAA Direct was EverBank Tower FCU, all states except TX, max 45 DTI, green card ok.

Realtors get a discount, but you can be a licensed, non-realtor like me and gain access. 

The data you get from FurnishedFinder doesn't make it easy to analyze a prospective area for investment, and as far as I know, there isn't an equivalent AirDNA-type service that produces great data for MTR investors.

You can find more information about my services and contact details at https://www.frontera-properties.com/ or contact me at 956-998-3328.Best regards, Edwardo#FronteraProperties#FPM

No contact whatsoever from the non-English speaking developer about the delay.

He is very knowledgeable about rental comps in the area and offers amazing service to his clients. 

Our friendship initially developed through non-business-related activities, gradually evolving as we discovered our mutual enthusiasm for entrepreneurship.

I agree with your conclusion that it doesn't make sense to refi into either a higher rate mortgage or a similar-rate mortgage that you have to put money into out of your pocket.The other option is to use a non-FHA load to purchase the next property. 

I'll 100% get in contact with you when I'm looking for PM services.