Hi, I just got an accepted offer on my first property (4plex) in Anderson, IN.  Going in, I have a HELOC that I can draw about 60k from my primary and then 25k in cash.  This first property will require about 35k of t...

If that's what you're really after I would start with the basics of what kind of bank loans either residential or commercial are available to you - not saying this is the best option, but it's a good place to start.

Buy-in is often more conducive than other more saturated markets and there's such a wide variety of options to choose from. 

Several of the contractors offer helical piers but don’t seem to think they’d be a more cost effective option - we can directly ask about this again.  

Coaching is a great option if you're looking to take action quickly.

Happy to chat...being a local GC takes out a lot of the risk of the biggest variable for most investors (unpredictable rehab costs) and also allows you to consider more options than the average investor, with your rehab costs being significantly lower.

The increasing barrier to entry results in fewer new STR's coming available for sale, but also fewer options for guests to rent. 

I think a multi family (2-4) units would again probably be the right type.  

Another option is house hacking—buying a small multi-unit, living in one, and renting the rest to cut costs.

Someone from Stay Hikaru reached out to us inquiring about our Tampa property.  They are a corporate housing company. Does anyone have any experience with this company? Here's the link to their website: www.stayhikaru...