Hi everyone! My name is Monty, and I’m based in Freeport, Florida. I’m looking to invest in nearby areas, focusing on fix-and-flip projects and new ground-up construction. With 30 years of residential construction exp...

LTR and MID term are hot now as well, we have more people that want houses than houses to rent to them.  

We’re excited to get our first booking and while we still have some work to do at the house, we listed it with availability starting in late April.

Is there a defined definintion of occupany that mandates a set amount of days per month that I must sleep under the roof of my primary residence?

House hacking is a great way to get started.

A cash-out refi could allow you to set aside some funds as a reserve or at least pay down your debts so that your lines of credit (credit cards etc) can act as your emergency reserve when more bad things happen. 

This means building a budget that includes setting aside funds for your next investment.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $785,000

Cash invested: $156,000

Short term vacation rental in Panama City Beach. New construction, fully decked ou...

The housing market never ceases to surprise us. December marked a big moment: for the first time since mid-2022, home prices increased year-over-year in all 50 of the largest U.S. metro areas. Yep, every single one.
...

If your side could rent for $1,400 then that's what you should pay so you have money to set aside and build a reserve.