The result is typically less loan proceeds, lower rate, worse terms, etc.

Hi BP community - long time lurker, first time poster here!

In terms of highest yield it totally depends on your investing thesis.

Hi All,  I have ten properties in Lufkin, including a small commercial building and a short term rental. 

It's easy to get stuck in analysis paralysis - the key is creating a strategy that aligns with your goals and lifestyle.Then, you can start defining what an ideal investment property looks like in terms of returns and property types, allowing you to evaluate opportunities that fit.Good luck!

Any contractor recommendations or lender suggestions for short-term financing?

Half the team focuses on long term rental management and the other half focuses on short term.

A little investment in landscaping and exterior upkeep goes a long way.

In real terms you would walk away from an investment long before a primary residence and therefore most banks will not allow it for anything less than 10%.

Start ups are hard, expensive, and take a long time to get going.Have you looked on Bizbuysell, Crexi, or Loopnet, to see if there is one that is already going for sale?