I have a rental property in Connecticut with one insurer, my primary residency with another insurer, and a short-term rental property with another insurer.

I want to buy a multi as primary and run STR.

The indicators given were a historically high amount of equity in primary residences, employers using bonuses to reward employees vs. salary increases, and college students choosing STEM degrees vs. liberal arts degrees. 

I'm looking into getting a HELOC on my primary residence (Duplex) and while searching around I found this lender called Homeside (http://heloc.gohomeside.com) They advertise 95% LTV.

It appears possible to obtain a hard cash loan to move the homes, however this has to be an investment not a primary residence.

Plus the same platform can put you in front of BUYERS before your competition even knows they exist, poach clients from THEIR open houses, put you in front of people who visit websites like Trulia, Zillow, Realtor, etc.

It's currently my primary residence that I've been renovating, and will (hopefully) soon become my first rental property.

You will find tons of value on this platform.

I found a great deal for two properties within my budget that I’ve been prequalified for a primary residence. 

She understands the difference between an investor and primary home buyer.