It was my only option because I had limited funds and wanted a better future than my day job alone was going to provide.

But in reality, holding on too tightly limits growth, causes burnout, and actually costs you money.Why Letting Go Helps Your Bottom Line✅ Frees Up Your Time – Instead of handling every single tenant issue, you can focus on strategy, acquisitions, and big-picture decisions.✅ Allows Specialists to Do Their Jobs – A leasing agent will lease faster than an investor juggling 10 different tasks.

The health department doesn't limit the size of the approval in order to be difficult; they do so to ensure safety and sanitation of the occupants of the house and its neighbors.I see this all of the time in the Smokies.

FNMA does have limited allowances if the LLC is whole owned by the borrower. https://servicing-guide.fanniemae.com/svc/d1-4.1-02/allowabl...There's really only three reasons to put your SFR properties under an LLC:1) A DSCR lender requires it: just setup the LLC correctly.2) Anonymity: In Michigan, you can create an LLC with a Registered Agent and use their address to hide your ownership. - Have seen many investors create their own LLC and use their name & address:(- Only works if you put a property in LLC when you purchase.

Masthope had been rumored to be limiting STR, but it seems they are keeping their eye on the fallout after the big court win in Lake Ariel - https://www.timoneyknox.com/reversed-short-term-rental-regul...

If you are going to rent it and want to take advantage of the tax benefits be aware of material participation requirements and limitations on personal use. 

I’ve been in a similar position where I wanted to scale but equity was a limiting factor.

Can I make an appealing master bathroom to capture emotional appeal of a buyer within the limited space?

That way I wouldn't be subject to long term capital gains tax and save a decent chunk of change.Also, my understanding of gifts, in this case money, is that there is a yearly limit to how much you can give someone without having to fill out form 709.

I know of an FCU here in SC that will go up to 100% CLTV (First mortgage plus HELOC limit can go to 100% of your appraised value.)