Would this help me obtain a better rate? 

@Norman T Eng assuming your calculations are correct a cap rate of 3% in Georgia for rents in that range is awful. 

Your creditworthiness is going to be another critical part of obtaining financing, sometimes even outside of traditional lenders. 

;t=2sOther things to note.

I know it’s not a lot and it’s going to take even longer to get it rental ready using my pay checks every 2 weeks to fix it up.So I guess my question is: can I obtain a loan for more than the value of the house and use the extra money to fix the house?

That said, very few lenders provide them on investment properties, and are easier to obtain on your primary residence.

How's the process of obtaining a license? 

.- Don't include any questions about criminal backgroundAfter processing the application, send out a credit approval/rejection letter.If approved, you may then obtain written consent to perform a background check. - If background check passes, send an approval letter.- If background check doesn't pass, send a 'right to dispute letter'

@Joe T. 

@Norman T EngI've read Brandon Turner's book on Buying Rental Properties, and I'm currently in the middle of his Low or No Money Down book as well as the BRRRR book by David Greene.