I've read that this is allowable, but that city will check to see if all work has been done correctly, pull permits, etc.

(I found an awesome BP interview video via Google about ARV and thought it quite funny that I actually didn't check here first).My intention is to continue learning all I can from here, friends who do this, and anywhere else I can for a month and then jump into making my first educated move.

The locks are new, standard key entry from the outside for the backdoor.  

@Janani Rangaraj unless you put down more than the standard 20%, you're unlikely to have positive cashflow.

Theirs an initial withdraw rate and a standard rate everytime you use it.

I will check him out!

There are plenty of DSCR lenders out there that can assist you with the refinance - I'd recommend checking their reviews and going off of who you feel can best assist you.

However, check with your lender.

@Doug Orchard   In any standard contract, you generally have 5-7 days for inspections / due diligence. 

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