My first inclination was to say insure the hell out of it and plug in a few electric heaters and let nature take its course. 

Good morning Joe –The first question is whether the property securing the loan is “residential real estate” as that term is defined in Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) chapter 86A, The mortgage lender licensing requirements contained in ORS chapter 86A are triggered by the character of the property rather than the nature of the loan (i.e., the real estate transaction involves "a mortgage, deed of trust, purchase money security interest arising under an installment sales contract, or equivalent consensual security interest . . . upon which four or fewer residential dwelling units are planned or situated, including but not limited to individual units or condominiums and cooperatives.

Next, what underwriting criteria do we need to watch out (or plan) for, or have the largest impact on a re-fi of this nature?

When it comes to building my network of real estate professionals, there is something valuable I can offer first.SEO is confusing to a lot of people, but it's as second nature to me as flipping houses is to you.

Landlords must make houses livable and provide services to repair natural deterioration that would occur to the house regardless of the tenant."  

What blocks or areas to stay away, natural barriers that block the path of progress (large roadways, rivers, tracks etc.)

Sending the builder a letter - certified mail - advising that your contract stipulates delivery of your home in the next 30 days; as a result, you would like to schedule your pre-closing walk-through at this time. 

This is the best way to build a natural, organic relationship with someone that could turn into a mentorship.

The definite nature of an irrevocable trust rarely makes sense when the nature of your future is not so definite.

What I would like to post again, which will help new landlords understand the nature of this business, is a piece I wrote many years ago, called the Tenant Phase.