@Tony Pellettieri Interested deferred second position notes at 15% leveraging the properties at no more than 70% of the current value for 24 -36 months on properties you plan to sell during that time.

I highly prioritize location, I avoid HOA, and with STRs I likely have no leverage(personal pref).

My focus is on properties with historical charm, but I want to ensure that the renovations maintain their authenticity while making them appealing to modern travelers.I’d love advice from those who have experience with similar projects.

Additionally, while rates aren't historically bad right now, they are higher than 4-5 years ago, and they will be even higher for you as an investor than they were as an owner occupant, which is what you were when you bought originally.I get that you are anxious to add to your portfolio, but that could be achieved without touching your first golden goose.Sometimes on BP, the push is to leverage every last spare penny, but that can be a risky game as the markets shift. 

Leverage is were the return is largely generated. 

My name and my daughter’s name(s) are also in title and the loan.I have really good equity in both properties (six figure) with great interest rates.At some point my daughters and their husbands will move out to upgrade to something bigger.I want to turn these properties into investment properties after my daughters move out:  thinking the best way is to convert in my name only.Also considering leveraging the equity in the properties to help buy new homes/townhomes for my daughters when they are ready as well.Wondering what the best strategies would be for me to expand property portfolio, minimize tax impact , create more passive income while continuing to help my family grow.I appreciate any advice! 

Anybody has the historic yearly appreciation data on storefront retail spaces in mixed-use (with hundreds of residential spaces above) commercial real estate? 

I imagine if you leverage the location of your property correctly, you can see excellent cashflow from rentals or AirBnB. 

Leverage & Portfolio GrowthInvesting in a solid multi-unit property allows you to leverage your capital into an appreciating asset that generates cash flow.

I wonder if it would still make senses  Lansing has far worse historical appreciation than grand Rapids.