It was intended as a fix and flip, and our original exit strategy was reached. we bought with hard money then did a refi to convential because repairs became drawn out and rented for some cf to by is time. we ended up selling for 405,000 and our loan balance was 235,000.

You can also usually get a conventional loan with more favorable terms if you are living in the unit for at least a year. 

Quote from @Mark Prather: I continue to get emails from Steve Mayer of Finance holding Company, but he keeps wanting me to pay a deposit + his 2% origination fee upfront...seems like a scam and wanted to see if anyone has done business with them in the pastI don't know Steve Mayer of Finance holding Company.I do know that no lender should be asking you for an origination fee until they ... actually originate a loan!

In Indiana, you do not need to provide any reason to non-renew a lease.

Also, request the tenant info provided in the application process so you can see the type of tenant who was approved.

Hi everyone, I am a newly licensed Mortgage Loan Officer in Texas.

I would be doing this will a local partner, we would buy the distressed property in cash and get a hard loan for the renovations.

Shop around: Contact multiple insurance providers that specialize in landlord insurance or commercial property insurance.

Refinancing - There's isn't enough information for me to provide specifics...so, I'll address it both ways. 

Can I occupy the property if, say 20 years down the line I manage to pay off the loan (regarding debt service loan)?