These loans often have more straightforward qualification requirements for investors with multiple properties but may have slightly higher rates.Cash-Out Refinance on Your Single-Family Rentals: If each has around $70k in equity, a cash-out refinance could provide some capital for the down payment, renovation costs, or even help you buy the 4-plex outright.FHA 203(k) or Conventional rehab loan: If you’re planning to occupy one of the units as a primary, FHA’s 203(k) loan or a conventional renovation loan could help with purchase and rehab costs at lower interest ratesPortfolio Loan: Some local banks may offer portfolio loans for investors with multiple properties.

Quote from @Tom Dean: Would appreciate any advice, I would like to invest somewhere in the southeastern quadarant of US (for example I'm open to somewhere like Missouri that isn't traditionally part of the "southeast"), looking for somewhere where I could acquire a SFH STR between $250k - 325k. 

Florida’s appeal as a retirement destination also means that buyers and renters aren’t bound by traditional school-year schedules, providing a steady stream of demand for housing throughout the year.Texas: Strong Demand and Economic Growth Drive StabilityTexas boasts a rapidly growing economy, which has fueled a strong and relatively stable real estate market across the state.

Hi, I am a newbie investor who is playing the slow game in buying a primary, rehabbing, then turning into a rental or selling every 2 years.

For curiosity I asked Co-Pilot about it and got this response:The language in your CC&Rs stating that “no business or bed and breakfast is allowed” can indeed impact the interpretation of short-term rentals, but it may not be as straightforward as it seems.Definition of Business: Courts have often ruled that short-term rentals (like those listed on platforms such as Airbnb) do not necessarily qualify as a “business” in the traditional sense.

It is cheaper than the traditional cable box plans.

If you’re considering holding multiple properties, managing cash flow within the account to cover these expenses is crucial.If you convert a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, be aware of the tax consequences, as the conversion amount is taxed as ordinary income.

@Brody Veilleux You’re right—FHA loans are only for individuals and require you to hold the property personally as a primary residence for at least the first 12 months.Transferring to an LLC:1.

prices are high, interest rates are high, there is tremendous demand for inventory by both retail / primary buyers and investors, good contractors are booked up, some materials are still expensive. ' can't we just be honest that (1) if you are in a strong financial position, then yes, RE is still a good investment and ALSO  (2) it's way more difficult than it was in 2016? 

-what is the background behind your plan to 'drive for primary residence'?