Considering you're planning on putting $15K into the rehab, you could benefit by looking into short-term FNF/FNH financing options as well, if you don't have the rehab funds available.

They never received the cards, I keep them, so there’s no danger of them ever using them on anything and they get the benefits of the higher score

If I can be of benefit to you in any way don't hesitate to reach out to me.

I have some VA benefits.

BTC is highly volatile, has no cash flow, limited tax benefits, can't be leveraged, relatively passive, and is high risk/reward.

Each strategy seems to have its pros and cons, and I’m curious what the community thinks.Do fix and flips provide faster returns, or do the long-term benefits of rental income make holding onto properties more appealing?

And while that feels slow and clunky, it's also a very good way for you to get familiar with your specific market and getting that in depth understanding has a lot of benefits to it.

Changing the tractor's oil in the driveway was another favorite: keeps the dust down in the summer.The developer risk is if that solid ever gets tested (phase one or phase two environmental study) you may have to dispose of it as toxic waste, which is super expensive.

The benefits far outweigh what you get with a HEL. 

A dwelling unit does not include a unit in a hotel, motel, or other establishment in which more than 50% of the units are used on a transient basis.”)Benefits of a Cost Segregation StudyCapturing depreciation on STR property begins with a cost segregation strategy to maximize deductions.