So interview some banks, narrow it down to 2 or 3, and get loan estimate for each.Admittedly, the Loan Estimate doesn't tell you if they are fair, honest, responsive, care about you, etc. 

care to elabarote a bit on how you financed the purchase and rennovations?

I also think it is a good idea to minimize your taxes now, while positioning yourself the best you can for the future (where everything is an unknown).It certainly would not be a bad thing to also use your retirement accounts to invest in real estate (as long as you are very careful to follow the rules- avoid self-dealing!). 

You'll want to be careful not to pierce the corporate veil and ensure your business is run as an actual business properly. 

Of course, you will be risking not getting paid.You also want to calculate your gain carefully.

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Anudeep, When it comes to real estate investing the expertise and knowledge is more important than location when you are trying to select a CPA to add to your team.

Then you'll have a house you no longer care about and just want to get rid of....and a wholesaler will come in low ball you and flip it to the next dreamer.Rinse and repeat 

Be careful and make sure you know the area. 2.

I would like my investments to be in multi-family properties so I can build wealth and take care of my mom.