Be mindful that there are rules that the lenders want you to check off.Furthermore, there are other rules on the tax side where you want to normally be under to get the most tax benefits.The magic number in both instances is '14 days'Lenders want you to stay atleast 14 days to meet the secondary home requirement.The tax accountant normally wants you to stay less than 14 days or 10% of the days it was used as a rental to treat it as a rental and not as a personal residence.Best of luck!

It isn't a big job but I don't want things to go south so I stay in it.Of course I practically live on this forum so I pass along any pertinent info I find as well as answer questions.

If you don’t urgently need the money, letting appreciation and rent growth work in your favor for another year or two might put you in a much stronger spot.If your goal is to stay liquid while keeping expenses low, a HELOC is probably your best bet for now.

The deed stays in the sellers name until the full, agreed upon, about is paid correct?

I have compensated tenants for no heat in cold weather so they could stay in a motel while it was being repaired.

Would you think changing my minimum stay on Airbnb would be worth it?

So much so that we’re thinking of buying a place of our own to rent out and stay when we want to.

With homes staying on the market longer, be aware of interest rates, as they can influence buyer affordability.

Best to stay away from silly names.

I've got team of  Handymen, Contractors, all the trades (btw, its hit or miss in Hawaii with contractors -  there are some really good ones and ones you should stay away from, I can also recommend the usual suppliers like (Golden Cabinets, Ferguson, HPM, Honsador, Lowes/Home Depot, etc.).