Almost every reputable lender is going to have a draw process for any lender funded rehab portion. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

@Isaac Hanai I am a multi-family agent and multi-family investor in St.

His reputation and credibility are stellar and he is beyond reproach. 

The seller and their agent hopefully did a good job communicating with that tenant to set expectations.

As an agent, you can also represent yourself and put your commission toward the down payment, further lowering your out of pocket costs.

@Fetch PhoenixTalk with your insurance agent.

.: Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: having been a back room vendor for Montelongo  Vertucci  rich dad poor dad.I got to interact with hundreds of students.. its like anything RE related only a little worse than say RE agents .. 20% of RE agents make 80s of the income

Hey @Kevin Cole - Investor Agent out of Manchester.

You don't need a mortgage broker, just a reputable, competent direct lender that will ask the important questions upfront to properly screen your deal.