The rates and terms are usually more favorable than DSCR loans, so I’d lean toward conventional financing while you can still qualify.BRRRR Method: The BRRRR strategy can be powerful, but it might slow you down a bit due to the current cash-out refinance seasoning periods, which can be as long as 12 months.

We also wanted to fill in any gaps in our understanding of the BRRRR strategy before jumping in head long. 1) Their coaching product was detailed and easy to understand.

Like everyone said.Grab up @Avery Carl's first book - https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/short-term-rental-l...Then grab her next book which is available for pre-order - https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/smarter-short-term-...Seeing as you are new the STR business, these are great books to grab up and read.

One theory is that the investors see population increasing in these areas and are willing to deal with the ridiculous local laws This actually isn’t even necessary true, the placest with the biggest per capita housing production or “investment” is in the sunbelt, the expensive cities produce a shockingly low amount of housing, obviously zoning laws play a huge role in that as well, but even when you looking up institutional investment in existing properties it’s mostly in the sunbelt, most people who own big buildings in hcol areas just bought them decades ago when they were much cheaper, even D.C. has has like a 4-5 fold increase in value in some areas in the last 15 or so years.

Remember, grow slow and sturdy, then explode with growth.

Retail and data center REITs lead, with Realty Income and Digital Realty Trust among top fundraisers.While REITs raised significant capital, property acquisitions have slowed, with more sales than purchases recorded.

I was getting ready to slow way down and do an esop .

If the market is slowing down, it might be better to hold and wait for a better time to sell.It's great that you're thinking ahead and considering all your options.

If you find a lender/mortgage broker that communicates very well and in a very time efficient manner start there to see if they have a product that works.Most of the lenders we have worked with in the past we have done multiple loans with.

Buying distressed & fixing yourself gives you the full intel on the quality of your product, buying 2 rather than 4 you can pay for better locations, then having reserves gives you a healthy peace of mind.