I'd be happy to go over this with you if you have any questions - feel free to reach out at the contact info in bio.

I've scoured the internet for an answer as well as emailed my compliance officer but haven't gotten an answer. 

Mis managed by previous ownersLots of rehab work required Saw that I could live in one unit essentially rent free How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

I've been listening to BP podcasts for the past couple months, and I remember some of the speakers talk about a free property search tool.  

Your loan officer has more information than anyone here and they should be earning that 2% and explaining the numbers to you.

Contacted local DSCR loan officer and was told the best rates would be 7.325% with 30% down and that’s with two points.

Definitely excited to utilize some of the knowledge I gained there from working in a real estate office and my license to help with investments here.  

If not, let me know, I have some resources that may be willing to provide a free consultation.

It also simplifies estate planning by ensuring properties can be passed to heirs debt-free.

All of us professionals are trying to make money off you and those trying to help for free, well #1 their opinions are often worthless leading to #2 you get what you pay for regarding free advice.So, question everything to avoid being sold a load of crap.There's a lot you can do remotely - if you put in the time learning enough to avoid getting taken advantage of and/or build the right team.Your first challenge will be WHAT type of investing you want to do.