The number one mistake that I saw buyers making was jumping right into negotiating (and not very good negotiating at that) without first spending the time to build rapport.

I know becoming a part time agent is one way, but where we live in south Florida seems to be overfilled with agents and I don't think its a great fit for us right now. 

When you go to rent your apartment and you cant find a solid tenant will see the challenges right away.3.

However, this is not a cash out refi.Cash out refi is when you refinance an existing loan, with another one (i.e replace the loan) where there is enough money left over at the end of the process where you can put some proceeds in your pocket.When it comes to your strategy - just make sure you're being conservative with your numbers on the purchase / rehab if you don't plan on using other proceeds to payoff the HELOC. 

The case is in court right now with the lender filing a case to foreclose and the borrower filing a counterclaim against the lender:Here is what I have found reviewing this case:1.

STR seems to have better tax benefits (in the right market) but is it worth it at a distance ???

You're in the right place to learn about real estate investing.

Just right? 

If a seller refinanced a house at around 220k and has about 120k left in mortgage, but the house also appreciated to 450k, how do I structure a subto/seller finance deal?

And of course all the events and attractions that draw people to Myrtle Beach are just 20 minutes away.In addition to Murrells Inlet, I would consider the adjacent Surfside Beach... which sits right between Garden City Beach and Myrtle Beach.