Evaluate the total cost of needed updates, like new roof shingles, kitchen improvements, and possibly converting the garage into a bedroom, ensuring these will add significant value.

- How does yours compare for fit, finish & amenities via either online interior pics or you personally visiting- What can you copy from these other properties' ads to improve yours?

This can significantly reduce your overall debt burden and improve your financial stability.Benefits:Debt Reduction: By paying off significant portions of your credit lines and settling your mortgage, you can substantially lower your debt.Improved Financial Standing: Restructuring your debts through this refinancing option can improve your credit score over time and enhance your financial outlook.Avoid Foreclosure: Settling your mortgage can help you avoid the negative impacts of foreclosure, providing you with an opportunity to retain your property.

These firms specialize in this type of work, and as such, we rely on the information we receive from them to make determinations on how much capital we advance for improvements made to the property.In this case, we believe the third-party inspection company did not perform their duties.

Connect with a lender to see what you qualify for and how you can improve that situation7.

This refi strategy was to reduce the rate and improve cash flow.

It allows you to avoid the $7-12k cost associated with hard money loans (HML), which can improve your total ROI and cash-on-cash return.

Agreed but improving..Not for STR though :) 

Next came what I would call 'land speculation' (SDIRA purchases unimproved parcel and subdivides or does site improvements, then cashes out) followed by a distant last place - rental investment.

Buy a 2-4 unit with either 3.5% down or 5% down, make valuable improvements that will increase equity, and in two years time consider selling.