The problem with this approach is that it results in 3-4 credit inquiries on my credit report, which negatively impacts my credit score and results in higher rates and/or points than I normally would have obtained had I only pursued one lender.I'm curious if others have experienced this issue and have employed successful workarounds to avoid multiple credit inquiries during the loan shopping process.  

Would that perform the same function or is it best for me to obtain a copy of the current one?

At some point, I'm considering obtaining my UK or Canadian charter in order to round that out, but I haven't started that pursuit yet.

The person you are describing may have the ability to accomplish the work you need done but without proper licensing and insurance he will not be able to obtain the required permit(s) and inspection approvals.

@James DanchusA buy and hold investor will be more interested in how much cash flow they can obtain from that property.

But they'll take more time than searching MLS and likely at least some money to obtain and work through the leads.I have two final pieces of advice:1) Contact a hard money lender and see if they will underwrite you a loan for the project.

We are looking to obtain a loan based on net rental income, not tax returns and bank statements.

"How do I obtain my first property?"

Can I obtain a loan to purchase the property? 

Therefore, landlords should anticipate the non-payment of Section 8 tenants, and adjust the rent accordingly.Well Rehabbed Properties in a Good Location Rent More Quickly to Private Pay TenantsIf a rental property is in a good location and well rehabbed, you can generally rent it out to a private pay tenant more quickly than you can obtain a Section 8 voucher.It’s often more profitable, therefore, to be more selective choosing investment properties and do a better job with the rehab, so you can more quickly rent to a private pay tenant.Take Away: Is Section 8 Worth It?