It also depends on the type of loan product you are seeking.

I've seen quite a few alternate lending products that are pretty competitive with MFR loan pricing even on gov backed loans.

Hi @Kevin Kim,Another product you may want to consider is a "bridge loan".

I typically want the best, top of the line products but I had to learn how to choose laminate over granite countertops, vinyl plank flooring over hardwood, etc...

However, after talking to a few different brokers in residential and commercial, I am realizing as important as it is to specialize and focus on a given product type, it is equally important to get some visibility into many different aspects before deciding on a specific specialty.  

@Jonathan Greene Awesome, I will have to look out for it and possibly tune in and listen while im at work.

My wife and I are hoping to move to Austin within the next year. Our plan is to househack and move into a 2-4 unit building while renting out the other sides. We currently have a mortgage on a primary home and we have...

The Anti Icky poo was identified as a good product.

I'm looking into a property right on the Oconto River, 30 minutes north of Green Bay (I'd assume Packers games would bring in some STR activity as well).There are a handful of STR's in this small town, and the state regulations seem to favor STR's to promote tourism and travel.

This is a Non-QM loan that only some lenders will have the product available and also have experience doing.