They came across too pushy and didn’t get enough detail and when you’re new to something and about to put an abundant amount of money somewhere, you want to feel safe and like you have all the information and I just didn’t with his team.

Aside from the waterfall, alignment for me also comes from the GP co-investing an amount that significantly above what he may get in acquisition fees.

Quote from @Levi Perl: Hi,Curious if anyone has what to say in terms of how to calculate which one is more worth it: to cash out refi on a Long term rental now at 70% LTV, and walk away with X amount of positive cash AFTER paying all debt, (X is a positive number and significant amount for me), which will allow me to potential get another long term rental and grow portfolio faster, or wait 4 months and cash out 80% LTV, giving me DOUBLE than X. 

Challenges with finding people who want to do a smaller projects and not cost exorbitant amount of money Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Of course if rates go down, you should be good, if they go up, then have them rerun your payment amounts and purchase power so that you're good to go there.#3.

If you were to buy a similar home, the interest and property taxes alone may amount to that much, which, in my opinion, is a waste of money as well.

If your DTI is already high, taking on a higher loan amount might not work.

Held for 8 years and make a small amount.

Experience will dictate the amount of any LOC and rate and term. 

Start doing your due diligence.3) Your focus should be more on $$ paid for amount of bedrooms / bathrooms.