Raleigh zoning allows a lot more flexibility now thanks to many changes.

If you buy now you are betting your criteria will be similar when you retire.

**Flexibility for Refinancing and Selling**: Blanket mortgages can offer flexibility in refinancing or selling properties within the portfolio without affecting the entire loan.Cons of Blanket Mortgages:1.

I've found some lenders that will go up to 80% sometimes, but I think your best bet might be a government-backed loan if you want such a high LTV ratio.

There are obviously a lot more factors that go into it - real estate is always going to be a mix of the tangible property/market itself with a mix with the investor/operator including experience, risk appetite, financial situation etc.I would say however if you are just getting started in real estate - LTRs are probably (in a vacuum) the better bet as STRs are certainly more sophisticated and challenging from an investor perspective

Residential multifamily properties cater perfectly to this demand, offering flexibility and scalability in rental income.Lower Barrier to Entry: Compared to larger multifamily properties, acquiring a 2-4 unit property in San Antonio often requires less upfront capital and financing is more accessible.

To avoid trapping capital in your current deals and maintain your returns while positioning for future growth, there are several strategies to consider.First, flexible financing options can provide liquidity.

I bet that is a lot of it.. the guy appears to be somewhat of a bully from what I read between the lines.. and of course some of these folks on this site followed his advice and basically do the same model that he does .. so it probably is not great that the risks of that model are popping up for them to deal with..  

But I’ll bet  you’ve developed a great “feel” for when to “work” with a tenant and when to get “tough”  

Your best bet would be to take a look at a combination of cash outs / or maybe just one in order to obtain your proceeds for the new purchase.