It allows you to live in a home that meets your needs while offsetting mortgage expenses.

What I’m discovering is that just because a town allows STRs doesn’t mean the local laws make them operationally feasible unless you meet very specific criteria.For example, in Highland Lakes, access to the lake requires private membership, and it’s unclear if STR guests can use it.

Your best approach is to assume the loan in your personal name and explore legal and financial strategies to integrate your entity afterward.Feel free to reach out with further questions—I’d be happy to help!

There will still be a lot of people that are resistant, but stroking a landlord's ego and asking for their backstory and what they recommend to enter into investments is a great way to meet people.

@davidPalm meet head..

We are about to buy a Building that just so happens to be in an opportunity Zone and meets all the requirements to be eligible for a fund. 

My last one i requested a call so i could meet him at the site.  

One other possibility to prepare for is that the court may ask the two of you to meet with a mediator prior to the judge hearing the case.

If one or more units are vacant, the remaining units often don’t provide enough cash flow to cover expenses, making it harder to meet operating costs.Maintenance costs: A fourplex comes with four times the appliances, plumbing, HVAC systems, and other components to maintain, leading to significantly higher repair and maintenance expenses than single-family homes.If you want to see the detailed calculation, read this BP blog - More Units Doesn’t Mean More Money—Why a Single-Family Home Can Beat a Fourplex.Resale value: Multi-family properties have a limited buyer pool—mainly investors—who base their offers on CAP rates.

@Peter W.From my experience, a second-home investment strategy works best when you meet lender conditions like owner occupancy and rental restrictions.