She would also review some existing policies for me when I was doing refinances or 2nd lien positions on existing rentals, and when my borrower didn't have a recommendation for an agent, I would refer them to her.

A lot depends on your credit score as well, 780+ is top tier as far as pricing out conventional mortgages. 

I'm a Mortgage Loan Originator and my company has some great investor products.

Mortgage BrokersEngaging with a mortgage broker can be beneficial.

However, it did pay for the mortgage portion.

As a mortgage underwriter with a focus on Texas property , I can tell you that Texas homestead exemption does offer significant protection for homeowners, including those owning an owner-occupied homesteaded duplex.

That's why property managers exist.

Here’s how it works and the tax implications:Financing Options:HELOC: A line of credit that lets you borrow against the equity in Property A as needed.Cash-Out Refinance: Refinancing Property A for a higher amount than the current mortgage and taking the difference in cash.Home Equity Loan: A lump-sum loan that borrows against the equity in Property A, typically with a fixed interest rate.Tax Deductions:Interest Deductibility: The interest you pay on the loan (whether it's a HELOC, cash-out refinance, or home equity loan) used to purchase or improve Property B can be tax-deductible.

It’s most likely going to be the case that another hard money lender won’t assume the mortgage just to buy you more time to sell it.

If you can do this, you will earn business on a consistent basis.This is all from watching and listening to realtors over the years and many of these points are things that I do for my mortgage business on a regular basis.I hope this helps and have a good one.