Evaluating a lender and their products is a very time consuming task for a mortgage broker and some just don't take the time monthly to evaluate their portfolio and try to improve it.Find out if you're getting quoted QM or non-QM. 

That's the sad fact that makes me cringe every time I hear the phrase, "My ____ is an agent. . . "  94% likelihood is that they are on the wrong side of the quality spectrum.Agents on the investment side of things and the consumer-focused side of things who understand the market, understand exactly what it takes to realize the goals of their clients, and labor to do those things are worth their pay. 

The market will only support 1-2 banks per region offering these to individual consumers (rather than experienced developers).

We also supply consumables like soap, laundry detergent, toilet paper, paper towels etc.

You can absolutely learn on your own, however shooting and editing a professional looking video has a steep learning curve and is very time consuming.

This is not all consuming during Due Diligence- but there will be time required to manage the process and consultants.Ok, once you have the property and team in place to oversee- in most cases a professional property manager will minimize the time required on your part.  

Main concern is in terms of liability and time consuming being both.  

Keep in mind that in this case you would be originating a loan for an owner occupant, which means that you must be mindful of Dodd Frank consumer lending requirements and compliance. 

What are your monthly payments on your consumer debt?

Due diligence is "scary" and time-consuming, I've seen people ask "how to do due diligence" so I thought I would share “my method” after 12+ years as a consultant.I'll like to start by giving you my thoughts on what due diligence is and the true role it plays.First, the obvious one, due diligence is necessary so you DO NOT LOSE YOUR INVESTMENT BY BUYING THE "WRONG" MORTGAGE.