Property was sitting on market and needed light updates (roof, flooring, paint) but was in a great area that allows STRs giving me multiple options when deciding on rental strategy How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

It’s a mix of strategy, management, and a little bit of chaos, especially when dealing with unruly tenants or trying to balance your budget while upgrading properties.

@Jeff Hines North Carolina is a fantastic market.

It’s not about chaining yourself to a rigid model; it’s about giving yourself a reliable starting point, so when the next tempting deal in Phoenix’s midtown corridor pops up, you know it fits into your broader strategy rather than just hoping it’ll magically work out.At the end of the day, nobody’s going to knock on your door and hand you a neatly packaged portfolio.

i'm expanding my buy and hold strategy now to get my foot wet on trying rehab, and would like to work with reliable wholesalers who can provide the source. 

Investors can always benefit from working with someone who knows how to align opportunities with specific strategies.Are there particular types of properties or investment strategies you’ve seen gaining traction in the Seattle area lately?

In that case, reaching out to the office of student housing at the college or posting your listing on Facebook pages that are created for student housing searches for that college can be a good marketing strategy.

Has anyone used bridge loans for this type of strategy or is there any other loans that anyone would recommend other than HELOC?

Or are there other strategies to get the properties in front of investors?

My strategy is buy & hold for stable cash flow with some appreciation over time.