What you will run into more though is that the bank/lender will tell you "no", because it is in their rules, not Fannie's.

Quick execution, fewer hoops to jump through compared to banks. 

I am trying to acquire more properties for my portfolio, but the banks will not give me a pre-approval for a loan with any of my units vacant.

They won't even hear me out when I attempt to show how the banks do it.Anyway, I'm here to talk notes anytime, or sell notes anytime. 

Hello everyone,I saw an AD that was in my email with Biggerpockets (Finance Of America) I called and got a rep when we asked for his NMLS# he told me that he is an employee of FACo Umbrella Commercial Lending N.O.O and his NMLS# only reflects his previous employment at a bank, and Commercial lending does not require a NMLSThey do loans for fix and flips, buy and holds.I want to make sure of who we are dealing with.

Dig in and enjoy the ride!

I already asked the bank if it could be delivered vacant but from how they responded I think they want to avoid that headache.

You need to start building relationships with the bank though. 

I have about 100K in equity in my multi which I'm house hacking.I am looking for banks that will work in NJ area who will HELOC at 100% or 95% to fund my next flip / multi investment. - I know Huntingon does 100% but they're in Ohio and don't do work in NJ as well as some others I came across.Your help/recommendations are much appreciated!

When it comes to refi, look for mortgage or small banks that will refi based on the asset, not your ability to repay the debt.