One thing I have to come to realize quickly is that this is a very competitive market and it takes patience and creativity to find a deal. 

I'm looking for mortgage lender and broker recommendation to refi cash out from investment properties, need someone who can do it smoothly and competitive rates and discounted loan costs.

My hypothesis is that when SIP is lifted, sellers will get back on the market after waiting months and increase inventory and previously worries buyers will also come back to the market generating demand and competition/bidding wars.

@Nick Liu have you considered fractional ownership 1031s?

What you will find is that anything worth buying is competitive and will typically go over asking.

If you're into rehab work, you'll be able to broaden your scope on a lot of properties.Other areas that I have heard were interesting is San Antonio, Kansas City, Phoenix, Dallas, and Little Rock.You'll want to look at job growth, appreciation, cash flow, average DOM, would be some indicators to look for.It's going to be difficult in a competitive market to buy on a loan because you'll be against a lot of cash offers.

thanksDepends on the area and how competitive things are in the rental market, but in my opinion having the tenants pay their own utilities is customary.

Use all of these sources and look at the competition to evaluate the market rent.

Very competitive market when I was searching but if you can get the right house, its a really great position to be in. 

Demand is a tougher one to gauge and has many variables involved - season, pricing, competition, etc.