I would first watch some YouTube tutorials on the product and connect with other investors who use the service readily.

It’ll be painful, but a few months in and it’ll be just as second nature as your day job.

I do D2D every summer, and the money I earn is the by-product.

Colorado Springs is predicted to keep growing, and I think the natural barriers of the mountains and water supply will result in cash flow to come.

Non-QM products will allow you to keep the transactions within your LLC: DSCR, bank statement loans, asset utilization, etc...

Before the interest rates make another jump, I want to do something productive with the equity in the house.

Still decide first what you are investing in, then speak to a mortgage broker (not a bank as they follow conventional guidelines and usually don't offer DSCR based loans) for best asset based loan products for your asset class.

My recommendation is buy a midrange washer and dryer and have them professionally installed, this will make the house more attractive to prospective tenants (most renters aren't brining their washer and dryer around with them) and you will ensure that it is safely connected as some are natural gas and washers require water.  

No wonder the loan officer told me it’s overwhelmingly popular product and always here it amongst investor! 

. * the added trade references will add credit profile depth, as will uploading your financials* your deposit activity and use of bank products (business credit cards) shows ability to repay* bank rating is formed after 90 days of deposit activity