I purchase my personal investments to maximize their equity and hold long term.

The president has zero impact on underwriting guidelines and  zero direct control of interest rates. in fact the fed has no direct control of long term rates that effect mortgage rates.

The term Certified Broker is intentionally deceptive in my view. 

Some lenders offer creative solutions, like a cross-collateralized loan, where they use your existing equity as security without refinancing the duplex.Another idea is partnering with private lenders or exploring a second-position mortgage, depending on your lender's terms.

@Kathy MerkhLook up to see if they have a nmls number under nmls consumer accessWhat terms are they offering?

Portsmouth, known for its historic charm, offers higher prices but strong demand for both multifamily properties and short-term rentals, with premium rental rates for well-located properties.

Rates:$2,000 Daily$10,000 Weekly$30,000 Monthly$25,000 Long Term Monthly$3,000 Holiday Daily$15,000 Holiday WeeklyI am looking for insight for anyone who has experience in this market to see how realistic that is... 

The Property will be a good long-term investment whether you do the dig down or not! 

In terms of finding a property that "works," I think you are absolutely right, there are probably better markets with more reliable cash flow.

I’m exploring a few options and would love to hear your thoughts on each:Airbnb Rentals: Is short-term rental still a profitable and sustainable option given current regulations?