I have it narrowed down to two agents, one has more general experience in the area and are part of a large organization.  

Here is my two cents: When hiring a contractor for substantial renovations, start by researching local licensed and insured contractors with solid reviews.

Hi Brad,It looks like you had lots of great answers already, but I wanted to chime in with my two cents.Using Traditional IRA funds for a down payment on a single-family home (SFH) investment property can be tricky because the IRS has specific rules regarding retirement accounts and real estate investments.

Have them pay a week or two before they arrive when they are past your cancellation period.

The seller is currently attempting to purchase another property but is facing challenges due to the inability to hold two FHA loans simultaneously.

My wife and I have jumped in and invested in two separate STR properties in the Blue Ridge area. 

For rentals, would a single floor or two floors makes sense? 

I plan to refinance in two to three year once rates come down a bit.That said, I need to be very confident in my numbers on the hotel, since I'm putting risk on my other properties and essentially wiping out their cash flow.Happy to connect.

Quote from @Angus Brooks: Hey All-  I own a small apartment complex in a two entity LLC and am wondering what the tax implications are for a cash out refinance. 

For me - my two cents are no amount of innovation can replace sound underwriting and valuation practices.Curious to others thoughtsI have nothing to say that you haven’t already most eloquently stated.