Given the short-term nature of mid-term rentals, including utilities can make your property more attractive to potential tenants, but it’s essential to factor that into your overall rent pricing.The best way to go about this is to ensure your listing is visible to your target audience.

This really comes down to what your ultimate goal is. 

Late payment of rent is not a good sign. 

My next goal is to implement the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) method, specifically in Birmingham, AL, and focus on Section 8 properties.With relatively good rehabs, I’m not looking to be a "slumlord"—I want to provide quality housing for tenants while also ensuring my investment is successful.I’ve heard mixed reviews about Section 8 tenants, but I’m eager to learn more.

Hi @Jason Larranaga house hacking is a great way to go. 

There have been some very good spreadsheets posted on here in the past that you can search for and find.A spreadsheet is going to be much easier to use and play with different numbers than an app.

This is for personal clarification. 

Given that I’m currently unemployed, I’m leaning towards a fix-and-flip to generate some liquidity.Here’s my current situation:My first investment property (the duplex) was purchased using a HELOC from my mother’s primary residence (via Union Savings Bank), and the deed is currently in her name.I also secured a second HELOC against the investment property to cover contractor expenses.I'm considering transferring the property into a DSCR loan under an LLC, but I believe this would close out the second HELOC—can anyone confirm if that’s correct?

Is he just wanting to dump the property or trying to maximize profits. 

Interest rate determines the rate at which interest accumulates on each dollar of debt, and there's nothing magical about HELOC debt or amortized debt for that matter. I