Where we can see a huge opportunity is in the flood damaged properties that are selling at fractions of the retail prices.

Consultations with a local investor-friendly agent and lender as well as attorney-owned title company would be very beneficial in this case.

If you own 25% or more of any LLC you are required to register with a FINCEN ID for beneficial ownership by January 1st or you could be subject to $500 per day fines.Have you taken care of business?

We have never focused on one area huge mistake.

Unfortunately, Covid decided to change my plans, and I made the decision to hold off, in hindsight it was a huge mistake and no one could have imagined that property values could have increased at such a high rate.

I wish you would have told us the year, it makes a huge difference.Anyway, everything you mention, plus 1) get a camera run on the sewer line, 2) make sure the Elec panel is newer and sized correctly (a lot of HIs will just say if it's functional or not) 3) Foundation ( is it slab or raised?)

The interest rate isn't that huge of a difference between the 15 and 30 so worst case scenario if you have the 30 year option is you start paying it down on a 15 year timeline - sure you'll pay a little more in interest over the 15 years, but it will have been worth it if you bought another house.

We don't have kids (might in the future), my husband and I are young and healthy, have stable high-income full-time jobs, and just put in a lot of work to both properties so don't expect huge expenses in the near future.

Those agents who are helping their clients finding a tenant are easier to talk to and my become your advocate.Here is a huge exception.   

It’s clear that the evolving market, especially post-GFC have shaped your perspective, and you’ve outlined some valuable points about the flexibility and challenges of private lending.The flexibility in ARV and LTV is such a huge advantage, especially for investors who might not have traditional financing options.