I am going to finish the rehab and get it rented then resubmit for a rental loan.I have used Cashcall Mortgage twice and have been very happy with them but Elite seems to be more flexible and have more options so was going to see if they are competitive.

Hi hive,I am new to investing and trying to learn from the different options out there.

Also I am having more and more difficulty finding insurance companies service STRs.My agent recommended a visitor covering option to my regular insurance.

There are risky, but high return options like QQQ which grew 27% over the last year or on the other side / safe end, there are super secure short term US government bonds like SGOV which pays out about 4.5% in dividends. 

The growing tech sector, infrastructure projects, and diverse job opportunities continue to drive population growth, making Atlanta a promising option for multi-family investments.

Given Denver’s high price point, out-of-state investing could be a great option, and reading Long-Distance Real Estate Investing is a smart move.

So just weighing options when I do purchase in a month or so. 

Always consult with a qualified tax professional before making any tax-related decisions.Depreciation losses will have no effect on your financing options. 

Don't be so quick to indebt your paid off townhome until your learn creative financing and review all your options.

Quote from @Patricia Steiner: There are several lenders who offer low/no closing cost options for first time homebuyers.