But here's the real low down - as much as I or anyone else on this forum knows about title, we aren't legal experts and if we were we don't have all the facts necessary to render an informed opinion.  

Has anybody used, or have any experience with Credit Union Mortgage Association for financing real estate deals? 

If the HELOC amount you're requesting is relatively low (often below $100,000), lenders might waive the full appraisal.Drive-By Appraisal : Instead of a full interior inspection, a drive-by appraisal involves the appraiser evaluating the exterior of the property only.Desktop Appraisal : This type of appraisal is conducted remotely using data and photos provided by the homeowner or real estate agents.Based on the little knowledge that I have about stuff like this it sounds like you need to connect with existing lenders in your network or find new lenders in your network that have programs aligned with your goals.

Happy to chat more, although I'm more responsive and active on Instagram @james_hwangThe real estate investing world is small and the MTR operator world is even smaller.

I have taken their course and can say that Cody and David are the real deal and the amount of value in the course way exceeds the price.

Realize at the outset that real estate will involve all different types to service, maintain, repair, improve, insure, manage and eventually sell.  

Real Estate is one of the most illiquid asset classes and thus takes months to work its way through.

Payment is $450 cheaper ($4400 PITI v $3990 PITI).This is a house hack where the tenant is paying $2100 in Y1 with rent scheduled to increase to $2200.This HH is on a VA loan and I’d like to refi into a conventional loan eventually to reuse my benefits.

You should always vet your agent to ensure they are experienced and working hard, full-time, in the market.It's nice if you can find an agent that specializes in real estate investing, but any solid agent should work well for you. 

I am looking for a recommendation for best book to introduce me to syndication as a real estate investment strategy.