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I figure if I were to complete the process in a few months and refinance I could have the initial loans paid back with as little interest as possible.

3) Did you refinance it before moving?

I'd stick with the conventional loan (refinance with conventional if you want the cash with a lower ltv avoiding PMI) and if you're going to use your VA eligibility, use it for a purchase where you won't have to put money down. 

Do commercial lenders look at the existing notes on properties and allow a refinance in the new owner's (LLC's) name?

Increase rents with renovated units plus organic rent increase and controlling expenses.Exit Strategy: 10-25-100 rule, increase the NOI by 10%, which increase the equity by 25% which gives 100% return on your original investment, refinance or sell in 24 to 36 months.

Hoewver, if you were to ever face this scenario I would recommend that you refinance for some OTHER reason here.  

I’m in the middle of refinancing a number of properties, and the title search brought up three liens from GA Dept of Labor on my LLC. My accountant says it was miscalculated, but will take about 5 weeks to get them cl...

., and of course you can always refinance later into better terms.Your lender should be able to provide some insight specific to your situation.

We would determine a date for a balloon payment where I would refinance the property into my name.