Local real estate meetups, REI clubs, and even Facebook groups can connect you with experienced investors and potential mentors.When it comes to finding mentors, focus on providing value; whether it’s offering to help with projects, sharing market insights, or just being a reliable connection.

Although it also depends on your projected usage and average length of stay.

I'm still having to run the numbers on each project and see what makes sense.

I also have a great architect who can help with your ADU project.

Flexibility in Financing: Cross collateral loans can provide flexibility in funding different projects or investments without needing to secure additional loans.Cons:1.

We recently did a sealcoat project at one of our properties and a resident walked across the wet sealcoat.  

Anyone can put together a pro forma and tell me what the projected returns are, but that doesn't mean squat.

The problem is, airbnb income is not considered "stable" so for qualifying purposes there isn't a way to project that accurately if there isn't any previous rental history for the property. 

Dont trust anyone’s financial projections.  

Working with contractors can be extremely difficult as projects get delayed and there is poor communication(red flags were not present before project began).