And NON owner occ only No license is required.. this is why many HML you see have no NMLS # on thier website if they are in a state that requires it and they are current and lending then yes it must be on the first page of their website just google any California lender and you will see it.

Yep, similar to my primary regional bank lender in DFW.

Rent credit is non-refundable.

Maybe that lender has some sort of weird requirement regarding where the funds need to come from, but typically a HELOC isn't an issue....

Generally the biggest con or concern on rural (from dscr lender perspective) is the availability of the land to build competitive supply cheaply that can challenge the value of the subject property. 

I want to ensure my taxes are solid, since I would like to be able to qualify for a traditional mortgage next year rather than continuing to work with hard money lenders due to the rather high interest rates I deal with(I still make it work, but of course more profit to be made with a conventional mortgage).Thank you!

I know a few agents, a few contractors, and a real estate attorney, but need to build a relationship with a good lender who can do competitive DSCR and rehab loans.

If I trade property I own in exchange for a property owned by a non-profit organization, what do I need to consider regarding taxes or anything else that could impact the transfer?

It's all available public information.He is pushing buying properties for full asking price and using gap lending "gator lenders", (unsophisticator investors), to lend the money for the deal to close. 

High Income professional over the income bracket that allows you to deduct RE depreciation from W-2/1099 non RE income. 2.