Private Money or Hard Money LoanHow it works: Short-term loans from private or hard money lenders to purchase the lot and finance the construction.Benefits: Easier approval and faster processing, focusing on the property value rather than your income.Downside: Higher interest rates and shorter loan terms (typically 6-18 months).

There is a single family home that was divided and one half has been rented and an ad on small "house" that has also been rented mostly long term.

Divide the long-term vision into manageable steps.

Here were the results:Sales Growth: As you can see, Raleigh and Durham are VERY different in terms of Existing Home Sale Counts YoY.

For me personally long term rentals add another layer of complexity and staff needs.

I have STR, MTR, and Long term rentals.

You lose all of the control and these are long term investments - but in my experience the returns match what I had on the active real estate and I am hiring professionals to manage the assets.  

I’m finding a hard time finding comps for a long term rental.

While the prices are attractive, I'm concerned with its long term viability.

Renting at FMV ensures the property qualifies as an investment while preserving its long-term utility for your portfolio.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.