But there was a catch—they insisted on using a hard money lender.

Just be sure to keep a close eye on rehab costs and timelines to ensure you’re getting the best return on your investment.

yeah i have been keeping my eyes open for a 4 unit.

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IMO the insurance industry will be in catch up mode until natural disasters slow down (IF they slow down?).

Thanks This thread caught my eye as about 2-3 weeks ago as I had an out of state investor reach out to me asking my advice on the same situation.

But even if you did it my "extra principal-only payments" way, once you get ahead of schedule, you can elect to stop making (any) payments, until the schedule catches up with you again.

These standards include a mandatory five-day grace period for rent payments, a 30-day notice for rent increases, and a 30-day notice for lease expirations.Borrowers must incorporate these standards within six months of closing a loan, and full compliance is required within 24 months.

It might be worth going for the townhome now and keeping an eye out for multi-family deals down the road.

I would keep an eye on things as you transition to Evolve as your manager.