I don't see how the loan could be anything else but non recourse and exclusively asset based The LTV would probably have to be more conservative like 30-35% indeedHave you yourself sponsored deals where all majority partners went through credit and income verification? 

Title companies will not insure them without exclusions, and banks do not like the exclusion for a tax deed.

Some will even do it earlier with that exclusion which does not help if you want financing or to sell with clear title.

Cats destroy carpet worse than dogs.In my situation thought I have to be more careful on dogs as I had a dog bite on one of my properties 4 years ago that still creates an exclusion in my policies wherever I go for any animal "with a history of biting people" and yes - it extends to all my rentals.

Full disclosure- I sell turnkey properties in these markets, I work with over 30 different turkey providers across the US and I have a very unbiased opinion to investors about markets and TK providers, because I don't own these properties, or work exclusively for any of them- but rather help direct you the TK provider that makes sense for YOUR strategy and needs.  

Large PM company and sells almost exclusively to investors..   

HUD offers are done online...and if the agent isn't certified (they have to take a class) they are no use to you.Q4 - Do you require me to sign an exclusive agreement with you?  

Another consideration if you decide to rent your current home is the loss of the section 121 gain exclusion of $500k on the sale of your primary residence once you rent your home for 3+ years.

Understanding your overall financial situation is important.2) You can cash out refi with built up equity and have several options from there.  3) Try to rent it for a while and still get the 121 exclusion from #1.4) Just do some analysis and run the numbers on property taxes, insurance, maintenance, utilities, repairs etc and see what rental income is needed to break even and perhaps cash flow slightly.  

Find a TAX ADVISOR, this week.Properties in an LLC may not be subject to the half mill exclusion of capital gains.