If so did you pull permits before work was done and did you have to leave the shower wall open for inspector to come by to approve before you could seal it up?

@Alicia YarbroughFirst things first I suppose.Has the short sale already been approved?

Accept no further debt no matter how sexy it is until you’re approved for the desired amount.

Pools are also not permitted with Streamline OptionFull Repair OptionMinimum of $5,000 in improvements203k Consultant is requiredFHA Approved Single Family “construction manager” who oversees and inspects the rehabilitation work from start to finishNearly any type of repairs is allowed (luxury items are not).

This can ultimately take up an entire day of showings where I feel like I wasted my time with tire kickers and unqualified people.What I would like to do in the future is have prospective tenants fill out a FREE pre-screening application online, then I could approve/deny them.

@Mark SchumacherHey mark, the DSCR loan would be an option for a cash out refi if you could not get approved for a cash out refi since your income is not really taken into account.

Every HML will work somewhat different but I will let you know the standard flow:1) Get pre-approved with an HML - This should be free.

Every HML will work somewhat different but I will let you know the standard flow:1) Get pre-approved with an HML - This should be free.

Every Hard Money Lender will work somewhat different but I will let you know the standard flow:1) Get pre-approved with an HML - This should be free.

Between inspections, appraisals, title work and financing approvals I don't see that taking any less than 45 days.