They may go down another point or so in the coming year and they may go up 2 points in the next 2-4 years (who knows).A model like that will give you an idea of how the ARM will perform against the certainty of the fixed rate.

If you can establish yourself as an expert in these types of transactions and perform a excellent service...more business will follow.

There's got to be commercial options available for STRs that perform better.

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At the start they performed PM duties but sub contracted out construction  and brokerage.

Raising a mobile home is a common task that may need to be performed every now and again, depending on the location.

The rental income can only be used up to the point that it washes out the monthly PITIA (positive net rent cannot be used as income), or underwriters can perform a cash flow analysis of the business over the last two years.

If you do not have someone you can call to perform the work at that estimated cost, it will be a struggle to meet your budget. 

Track your deal performance on a spreadsheet.

Like @JD Martin said if you have the right language the seller must perform and close.