So, things change a bit.If it is his personal home, there are more restrictions.For an investment property, if you take over his financing, read through the deed of trust (mortgage) and see how they handle transfer of ownership.

I dont like any company personally that does not put their principals on their website as in meet the team.. ... 

Awesome to see a new investor-minded person here.. do you have a favorite real estate success story already?

For me personally, our STR and our little inn provide more than half my family's income so I feel I have a fiduciary duty to my wife and kids to maximize that. 

@Nicholas Nakamura can you make a trip out there in person? 

., the appraisal for 5+ is at least $2k-$3k) and the financing structure by lenders because Fannie/Freddie don't generally buy loans for commercial properties.So, for you personally, the biggest driver for the type of your next property is probably going to be the amount of a down payment/equity you can put in the property.

I personally spend about 50K a year in masterminds and always get my money back just through network of individuals you get access to.

Personally, I'd cash-out refinance into a 30 or 15 year loan.

I find it's very personal, and dependent a lot on your goals, resources, risk tolerance, location, experience, etc.

I do not personally use him based soley on the fact that the firm is virtual.