Does seem fairly reasonable 🤔 went high on the Reno estimate and maintenance costs ect and low on the rental amounts.. so hopefully it will work out better.. 

They have an app that you can run comps on, play with rehab budgets, do ARV calculations as you drive for dollars and apply for the loan on the spot.

However, if you’re requesting in-depth consultations like landscaping costs or detailed property assessments, it’s fair to offer compensation for their time.My advice: Start by finding an agent who understands STR investments in Joshua Tree.

They sell you on the platform before you can actually get in and play around.  

Play the long game and focus on rent and home price appreciation.

We are under contract on another right now, but it's an appreciation play.

A HELOC gives you flexibility since you can draw as needed and only pay interest on the amount you use, which might be useful if you’re not sure exactly how much you’ll need upfront.That said, it’s important to compare the interest rates between a HELOC and your expected returns in the stock market—if you’re making more in your investments than you’d pay in interest, it could be a good play. 

Purchase only one bedrooms as people grow out of them fairly quickly.

Yes, I've heard that with first bank, but to be fair, I've heard many people complain about all 3 of them.   

But are more complex and expensive.If the market is fairly balanced you should be able to sell those in such a way that you can make a consolidation excnange work for you.