You don't have to tweak much to take a traditional LTR lease and make it fit an MTR or month-to-month setup.

My order goes like this.1: Front of House (unless there is an extra special feature. think a Plane Jane house with a chef kitchen or over-the-top pool and patio area)2-5: Highlights of the best features of the house.

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It depends on the lender but at a min they must follow TX SML or lending laws in the state in order to compliantly lend in TX, on whether choose to apply this guideline to all types of occupancies or transaction types (non owner investment, second homes/primary residences, etc)80-85LTV on rental properties is only on the purchase for fannie/freddie loans but on rate term refinances its max 80% and cash out max 75% for 1 unit and up to 70% for 2-4 unit cash out conventional.On HELOC's and rentals are up to 70-75% depending on the HELOC investor or product.Its good to distinguish between what the lenders are willing to do and for which product and also these loan products must abide my state law as well as an additiona layer of "overlays," on top as well (whichever is worst / most conservative).

Since you already have an S Corp, it might be worth talking to a CPA who knows Pennsylvania rules to see how short-term rentals fit in.

well 70% of 455ks isnt much more than you currently owe at 283k the 70% of 455k is 318.5k and after closing items you might only net 20-30k tops (new loan minus current 283k - closing items = net proceeds in "hand.").So The question you should be thinking about is what are my closing items and is this enough cash to accomplish my mission/goal?

Interview many, ask them the same questions, and find one that seems to fit.

Instead of waiting for others to reach out, take the initiative and actively seek out the top wholesalers and providers of off-market deals in your area.

There is never a one size fits all asset protection planning strategy.

I am not not super familiar with the auctions or sheiff sales, but if you are interested in NW Indiana consider connecting with @Eudith Vacio who has some property in East Chicago, but works that NW Indiana Coordior and is a top agent!