If a cash out refinance, many lenders will allow the cash out to satisfy the reserves requirement.DSCR lenders generally let you vest either individually or as an LLC.

For appreciation, the Columbus market is a strong choice.

Given the choice between cash now of say $500k, or REAL equity of $600k, I choose $600k equity as long as the $600k is greater on a RISK ADJUSTED BASIS.  

The median price is the difference between B and C.Here is what that looks like for my Market Milwaukee County (which includes the city of MKE)Median Home price August 2024: $267,422this gives you roughly the following:class A: 500 and upclass B: 267 to 500class C: 134 to 267class D: under 134Investing around the median price (either C+ or B-) is always a solid choice.

Focusing on Connecticut for your initial investment is a solid choice, especially since you’re familiar with the area.

If you can get both then wonderful, but generally most investors pick one or the other as it suits their individual goals.  

I am looking for another likeminded individual to hotel hack with.I am a late thirties, real estate agent/ flipper,  airbnb host, and long term buy and holder  from NC!

Question: As a rental investor, do you look for large PM firms or individuals?

There are handful of crowdfunding lending companies emerged lately.They all seem to share a need to be an accredited investor to start investing.In order for an individual to qualify as an accredited investor, he or she must accomplish at least one of the following:1) earn an individual income of more than $200,000 per year, or a joint income of $300,000, in each of the last two years and expect to reasonably maintain the same level of income.2) have a net worth exceeding $1 million, either individually or jointly with his or her spouse.3) be a general partner, executive officer, director or a related combination thereof for the issuer of a security being offered.How strict is the accreditation requirement is being followed?

Yup, as an industry it is malleable to be shaped the way and for uses to satisfy individual goals, ambitions, and lifestyles.