You can clearly see what company I "work" for as a residential mortgage lender, but they aren't the end-lenders that get all of my business (far from it), and it's not any sort of secret. 

You might also want to look at how established the company is,  how established their accounts are, and whether or not the company is growing.

That's rare.You could probably do a 2nd for the $10,000.Talk to your title company or title attorney and have them draw up the deed of trust and loan terms for the 2nd. 

The house has survived many hurricanes with little damage, but the insurance company said they would not renew coverage without a windstorm exclusion. 

Now you do want the company to have key person insurance policy in case that person does get hit by the bus. - Lends at conservative LTVs, stage-gates release of funds based on project milestones.Again, you want double digit returns with no risk???

Build a team of people to help; an agent who isn't trying to talk you into every opportunity and knows how to analyze a deal; a lender who offers you all the possibilities; an inspection company that can get things done quickly; finally a property management company that comes with good referrals.

Same question like if you are a supplier to company , you made your project more continues and large enough so they can give you enough volume discount… key imo is to use the same contractor over and over so both parties are creating mutual trust.

So, be prepared for a more rigorous selling process with less room for concessions.Certainly, there are numerous benefits to house hacking a MFH property that outshine SFH.

Do you recommend any wholesaler that operates in the DMV area, or any nationwide company that's trustworthy.

There are numerous strategies so pick your poison.