The interest rate is nice, if there was a way to increase the cash flow to ~15% or greater COC you could pull a HELOC on the property for 9% and collect the delta.again though, i would suggest selling it and trying to lock up a property or two with the proceeds that required some sweat equity, force appreciation through a reno, rent it out, refinance and repeat (BRRRR)

It requires a lot of work and it will be overwhelming, but the education alone is worth way more than what you pay.

So ultimately we decided to suck it up and not take on the additional equity, which ultimately required us to take more time on completing the needed rehab, however in hindsight it was a good decision, because even just among our own family there's been lots of dispute on what we want for the business plan and personal STR useage....

I don't ever stiff the housekeeper and if this was a long term tenant who needed to break early I would do it but probably not in this case, again unless regs require or mom presents a more compelling case. 

google "all inclusive Deed of Trust" fantastic CA document we used all the way back in the early 80s If I'm not mistaken though a wrap would require the 2nd buyer to also agree to financing terms; which would be the same as me (the 1st buyer). 

New construction requirements are for the sole purpose of keeping the trades working, elec, plumbing, mech, siding.

However, as W2 earners, these losses are considered passive and can only offset passive income unless you or your spouse qualify as a Real Estate Professional (REPS) by meeting the 750-hour and material participation requirements or STR is used.

Examples might include areas in the Midwest, Southeast, or Sunbelt regions.Multifamily Properties: Consider duplexes, triplexes, or small apartment buildings to increase unit count and spread risk across multiple tenants.Short-Term Rentals: If you’re comfortable with the management requirements, STRs in vacation or business travel markets can offer significantly higher cash flow potential than traditional rentals.Value-Add Properties: Look for opportunities to buy undervalued properties where you can force appreciation through renovations or better management.Decision FrameworkRun the Numbers: Compare the projected cash flow, equity growth, and tax implications of selling versus holding with a refinance or HELOC.

Thank you Each state’s laws vary, but many/most will require a foreign corporate entity to register in that state before it can do business, and holding property title is a business.

The vacation side is more of a business and requires a lot more work but the affordable housing side is less labor intensive.