Quote from @Nathan Gesner: Quote from @James Wesley: Yes, I am doing my best at educating them, but just doesn't resonate.I believe the difference between a hotel's hot tub is that it's commercial system with a larger filtration system, not a standalone residential product.No, it doesn't need to be drained every time.

You can typically buy down your rate with points or lower your LTV for a lower interest rate but the LTV doesn't move much unless you have a low FICO or are looking at a 5+ unit/ commercial property, both of which would lower your LTV.Rehab loans will mostly be based off experience.

Wanted to get your input on this.Been screening multi-family and commercial real estate opportunities. 

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Instead, you’d likely look at commercial loans or portfolio loans.

this property is zoned for office / medical facility, multi use but has a residential house on it.
would love advice from the community on how to
1. analyze potential
2. source funding
3. evaluate market value of ...

I think we can all agree this is for single family home remodels.. commercial and multifamily is a whole different industry/ballgame when it comes to funding, draws, payments, etc.

Your best bet is to contact the commercial banker at the bank who holds the first position mortgage on the property.

I realize that this is likely specific to Proper insurance as most insurance plans don't even offer commercial coverage. 

If you're running an STR you must have STR commercial insurance!