Since turnovers are so expensive has anyone heard of a PM allowing an Owner to review a Rental Application and/or Credit Report and approve or not approve a tenant??

There are loans out there for first time buyers, down payment assistance programs, etc.

If you do a short-term loan there are programs where you can increase the rate and reduce your upfront costs though.Is it your plan to only buy 1 investment property and pay it off?

Had I stuck the other person in the middle and paid their 1% fee, I guess they would have approved the loan.

#1 would have you doing them now, and hoping the bank approves the deal, if the bank counters high, or refuses to approve, your inspection money is wasted.

For examples, see our Companies Directory or our BiggerPockets Profile.The new company profiles are far more robust than the previous ones, and have some great features to allow businesses to interact here on the site, including:- Companies no longer require admin approval from BiggerPockets.

Other cities do this already, though the program/requirements vary a little from city to city.

SHould I work to get pre-approved for a traditional mortgage?

A home being purchased through the HUD program must be used as a primary residence.

If this property is for investment purposes, you might be hard pressed to get approved.