what factors should I be looking at when making this decision.  

It could certainly be a concern - but depends on a lot of factors - are you looking multi or SFR? 

Can I charge them fees & rent for storage of their crap? 

But that wasn’t what the funds were for, they were origination fees - not prepayment for his time to go find a lender.

You did not mention how far they are from you which is also a factor.

Additionally, a lender deposit ranging from $20,000 to $100,000 is necessary, along with a rate lock-in fee that typically amounts to 2% of the loan amountIn the process of raising equity, it's crucial to be diligent while filling out necessary forms and securing required verifications.

Highlights:* no prepay on 12 mo bridge* 6 months guaranteed interest on a 24 month bridgeThese are interest only loans and the DSCR calculation isn’t a factor in the lending decision.Compare the cost of your lower interest rate DSCR loan, including PPP versus what the bridge would cost at a higher interest rate and no or minimal PPP.PPP=pre payment penalty :)

Worst case, those will probably cost you 15-20% in interest and fees.

That is something that is growing due to the limitations of STR.MTR is something that will help you but you will have to be a bit flexible in the times that you are planning to come in.Management is cheaper than STR, but you have to consider other factors such as close to places where those MTR are in need.

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