When we finance short term stuff we wait until we have an asset, then we will underwrite the deal and use a title company like a traditional closing. 

I don't often search for our company name here, but saw your post and wanted to respond.All rehab draws are given on advance except for the last (which is a reimbursement like other lenders).

This includes working with a knowledgeable agent familiar with your investment area, finding trustworthy local contractors for your projects, securing responsive insurance agents, partnering with investor-friendly title companies, and connecting with lenders offering suitable financing for your strategy.With your goals set and team in place, you should feel more confident in your approach.

Did you have roofing company check the roof? 

You can also call your property manager if you use a professional management company to see if their portfolio has anyone that recently purchased or currently owns properties in the area that are thinking about selling (just to help you rationalize your value better).

(The phone companies are cracking down.)Using my rental income, I have a ~$1k / month budget for marketing and tools.

My shingles are no longer produced thus my insurance company will need to do a complete replacement.

A lender may want all properties insured by the same company with the same renewal date, so you may need to adjust things and see your agent before applying for a blanket mortgage simply to know what the costs will be. 

Another is McDonalds who is a RE company that happens to sell hamburgers.

Hello, I am unsure if this is the right place to post, as this is my first post, but I wanted to know if anyone knows how www.settled.co and similar companies earn money.