Personally, I would do the research first, get all the answers confirmed and then look into the market to do a deal.  

They might also have relationships with contractors, wholesalers, and property managers, which can be invaluable to an investor.

A true DSCR product doesn’t care about your personal debt. 

I think these kind of terms are very relationship-based, but try and see what they are open to!

The only PITIA paid from personal account is for a personal residence.

@Joseph MuleroTo boost your rent plan and make more money in the medium-length rent market, think about these steps: slowly add furniture to the new place while you stay in your current home, pick cheap furniture, use a credit card with good terms, look into loan options like personal loans or home equity credit lines, try out the market by listing the place with few furniture pieces, aim for easy-to-change furniture for flexibility, and talk to pros like real estate agents or home decorators.

This particular bank will not support absentee (eg, lives in California or New York) borrowers, and requires a relationship.

If one person stops paying and it's tolerated, It's more likely to spread within the house.

Each question is personally answered by Tom Wheelwright, CPA.

Build a home and then purchase that product with a personal conventional or FHA loan?