Not the best rate period)-Doesn't matter if it's purchase, refi, cash out-refi (same as above)-Reviewed within the same company (So the criteria is reviewed within Chase alone, and not Chase vs Mortgage Broker vs Portfolio Lender vs Hard Money Lender, etc)What would that ideal candidate look like?

The location of East Austin was one of the fastest growing areas in the country, and lead to a 37% return in a 4 year period.

The location of East Austin was one of the fastest growing areas in the country, and lead to a 37% return in a 4 year period.

You could get the ball rolling next month and schedule closing on or after the 6 month period expires.

Yes general seasoning period is 6 months and yes there are few lenders who can do it after 3 months too but interest rate might be little higher comparatively.Goal 4: Rent : If you financing with the bank as a primary residence, usually there will be a condition that says 'you'll have to live in the property for at least 12 months.

.- The guy bought the property in 2004 and it's been vacant for a couple years, but he has been checking in on it periodically.  

I upload documents on their portal, pay for the appraisal, wait for an indeterminate period of time; I close in an LLC, and don't have to show tax returns. 

Does a 5-day inspection period seem reasonable for a 2 to 3-unit property in Chicago?

if so is there a time period say like a 3 months history of receipt of funds from these in order to use those as a source of income?

My opinion, during an inflationary period, real estate is a good place to invest.