I have a 2.1% 20-year fixed on my primary residence so I would not consider a cash out refi. 

Is this a good or bad idea?

It's probably best to have them pay out of pocket for a smaller cost like this.

That's not even the tip of the iceberg; it's so far away.

Borrowers get a portal and links that we provide to upload all documents.

Hey @Justin Brown, what @John Underwood said is spot on.SLC has been restricting STRs for a long while now and it isn't going to get better.People who have STRs in areas where they are not allowed are breaking the law and will eventually pay the price.Having said that, you should check and see if there are certain areas where it is allowed in some way and that is why they exist there.

Also, if anyone has any experience in land purchasing I would appreciate any tips or websites on how to find the best deal or agent for the same.

the and I might have bought 2 more lumber packs already have to check when I get back from the islands.. we got hammered last time.

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My goal is to rent it out to start generating some cash flow.I’m planning to remodel the kitchen soon, and once that’s done, I’d like to move out to make the apartment available for renters.