I would talk to a few lenders and see what they say. 

No need to be obsessedFor me the reason I do it is 5 years down the line I will start working part time on my w2 and get more into real estate like maybe as a private lender and also doa  few flips and a  few joint venture dealsIntention is to not have the 9 to 5 ratrace etc and also work  from anywhere

Any help or recommendations for an investor-friendly lender would be great. 

I'm thinking of buying more properties for a downpayment in the near future, but it might affect and impact to my ongoing second mortgage application.

Make sure to connect with local lenders and brokers as well, it will be beneficial for achieving your real estate goals.

Waiting for appraisal and mortgage before I have a conversation with them. 

Hello,I have a few rentals and need some input. I have one property that I bought last year for $475kCurrent value is $520kInterest rate 6.75%loan amount is $352,000 (I put 25% down when I bought it)Monthly P/I escrow...

We service seller take back mortgages on investment properties and we have found that sellers can usually  get a higher sales price by holding the financing.

The other great place to find homes is talking to a local Hard Money lender.

SBA lenders are confident the deal is lendable, but SBA rates at prime plus 2.5% are high, and I don't want to risk default.