They not only went to our office, but also the personal residences of myself and Kevin Bupp.

From what I have researched they seem legitimate but the person I am working with is flakey, takes forever to answer questions so I thought I would see if anyone else had experience with this lender.  

we can do it not rented but rate will be significantly higher. easier and more cost effective to rent it. unless the bridge money needs to be paid back asap or you need the funds back to buy more, then a cost analysis needs to be done. personally id get it rented at market rent or a touch below if time is a factor. 

The only person willing to lend me money was Paulie—a guy who charged a point a week and always had a baseball bat within arm’s reach.

Because a large percentage of the charges are base fees that do not change based on use!

I have a friend that owns over 60 rentals in his personal name and he's never been sued.

Being a normal person and giving someone a heads up has not bit me, yet.In addition to what the law requires, I always shoot the tenant a heads up either via text, call, or email.If they are mostly responding to email, then shoot them an email.Emojis and gifs work wonders in today's day in age.

Most large counties have a housing authority that administers the program.

Bonus points if you have worked with them and have personal experience.The property is in South Carolina, if that matters. 

It seems that often when companies acquire large books of business in one shot there are growing pains and unfortunately those are felt at the client level.