You can DM me her contact info.Kevin, I noticed you are based in New York.

With comps ranging from $875K-$1M and your estimated build cost at $550K, the after-completion value gives you a significant equity cushion, making this project highly attractive to lenders.If you plan to hold and rent the property, you could refinance into a DSCR loan after construction, which bases lending on rental income rather than personal income.

I'm hosting a local meetup in Mankato, feel free to shoot me a message if anyone is interested in joining!

So, here are the basics based on my market, which is AZ.  

Annual fee $25.PenFed - max 3 other properties, 89% LTV Regions- yes HELOC but no LOC SCCU Florida 70% LTV, 6.25% interest only, not LLC Sound CU "non-owner occupied HELOC, capped at $150K and interest rates are prime + 2%, 3% or 4%, based on credit, not to exceed 70% ltv.”TD Bank TIAA Direct was EverBank Tower FCU, all states except TX, max 45 DTI, green card ok.

I would not eliminate OKÇ based on tornadoes, that is why you carry insurance.It will very difficult to find something in Austin that fits your budget.  

As a beginner investor based in the Seattle metro area, I'm eager to learn from your experiences and share my journey as I get started in this field.My current strategy is to focus on live-and-flip for the first three deals (looking for my second deal) to gain hands-on experience while building equity and learning the ins and outs of renovation and the local market. 

Just like you wouldn't buy a stock without researching the company, you shouldn't buy a property without knowing the market, running the numbers, and understanding your tenant base.👀 Risk ManagementBoth investments require risk management:Stocks: Company performance, market conditions, economic factorsReal estate: Property maintenance, tenant quality, local market changesBut guess what?

If you ever want to chat, feel free to reach out anytime.

Based on the above points, you asked us (experienced investors) what would WE decide.