Try Agcredit or similar for your area, local banks, credit unions, etc.

Some agents force this, others don't, so might not be a bad idea to check with a local realtor friend and ask them what is customary in your area. 

Does anyone know if Damon Knutson Facebook Page - Tax Liens & Deeds and Beyond is still active?

Evening, I am in the process of acquiring a short to mid term rental in the somewhat local vacation/ tourist destinations in my region.

I am a local investor and contractor here in jacksonville, feel free to reach out if I can help with anything or answer any questions. 

Whatever that lender's requirement is, that is what they will require2) If you want the best favorable terms, apply to 3-6 companies - make sure you have a mix of mortgage broker, local credit union, and a mortgage bank.

It is one active FHA loan per borrower so you would have to refi out. 

Hey Matt, some of the best lenders and options may not be local!

I've been searching for and working towards purchasing my first investment property for years and years, every time I found one that fit, other local investors with more experience, more readily available funds or alternative financing, and more connections were already writing offers while I was touring the property.

I'm Emily from the Urbana/Champaign Illinois area, passionate about real estate investing for the past couple of years - passively, and the past 5 months or so - actively.