Some call a line of credit a bridge but its not its a open end mortgage and the lien is in second position.If you have any questions or want more info on the above types of scenarios feel free to reach out or send me an email.What you want in this current market is a cash out refinance unless you are trying to sell a primary or vacation home.

These markets often have strong population and job growth and strong rental demand.But the reality is that even in more affordable markets like Columbus, you'll need about $50k-60k household income just to qualify for a conventional investment property loan (this assumes good credit and reasonable debt).

I see some lenders out there would just pick the "lowest" rate and the client ends up paying more than 1% of the loan amount at their closing costs. 

In general, the booking lead time has been the lowest in years though (used to average around 40-45 days now its about 25-30 days) but our occpuancy rates are still as high as ever. 

In general tenants with a credit score worth preserving pay all that is owed.

You can do whatever you want in terms of bending for the tenants and trying to provide "great service,' but the truth is you receive no credit for it and will be the evil landlord at the first repair that takes too long, late fee owed, alternation denied, etc.  

Take a look at this chart: FICO Score Pct of Population Default Probability 800 or more 13.00% 1.00% 750-799 27.00% 1.00% 700-749 18.00% 4.40% 650-699 15.00% 8.90% 600-649 12.00% 15.80% 550-599 8.00% 22.50% 500-549 5.00% 28.40% Less than 499 2.00% 41.00% This is how likely a borrower is likely to default on credit extended to them.

I could likely see many things from the TCJA being made permanent, mostly procedural items like the higher standard deduction and child tax credit (Plus eliminating exemptions).

Then I was blindsided by this I asked if i was entitled to a denial of credit in accordance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act-Regulation B 15 U.S.C. 1691.

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?