We chose this timing because 1) there was less chance of additional issues making the refund seem inadequate, and 2) it created a positive impression right before guests were likely to leave a review.

Additionally, if anyone has recommendations for a good CPA or attorney familiar with real estate and landlord-tenant laws in Oregon, I’d love to hear them!

Instead of using your personal income, employment history and DTI to qualify, a lender would look at the income or potential income of the property to make sure it cash flows after taxes and insurance are accounted for.

Here are the numbers:Property 1:Purchase Price - 130k Current Zillow Estimate - 166kLoan Remaining - 100KCurrent Interest Rate - 5%If Refi - 6.38%Obviously at higher interest rate my EMI is gonna increase , but at same time I am adding an additional asset which would cashflow as well.

The condo’s potential for consistent income on platforms like Airbnb, coupled with the area's growing popularity, made it a strategic addition to my investment portfolio.

That might offer additional peace of mind.

If you have the other income and can afford to keep rolling your RE profits and additional money into growing your RE empire for the long term then there is no rule saying that you shouldn't or can't do that.

The property’s existing long-term tenants provided immediate cash flow, while the potential to build out the lower level for my restaurant, Arbol Eatery, and additional amenities like a wellness center and event space aligned with my vision for creating value.

The property’s existing long-term tenants provided immediate cash flow, while the potential to build out the lower level for my restaurant, Arbol Eatery, and additional amenities like a wellness center and event space aligned with my vision for creating value.

The property’s existing long-term tenants provided immediate cash flow, while the potential to build out the lower level for my restaurant, Arbol Eatery, and additional amenities like a wellness center and event space aligned with my vision for creating value.