Quote from @Dunn Dela Cruz: Quote from @Jon Crosby: ForemostIs it a good idea to keep my homeowners insurance while obtaining a STR insurance?

Property ManagementFor OOS, a property manager is a good idea, especially at first.

Anyone have any creative financing ideas?

After some extensive research, learning the market is obviously a must know or have an idea about.

In my day job I do SEO for a digital marketing agency and I am more than happy to talk SEO with anyone who has questions.I'm interested in Long-term rentals, though admittedly, finding deals below market value and funding those deals (not to mention I honestly have no idea have to put the deals under contract in the first place), are problem the first things I'll need to learn.

Here's what I am thinking: if I CAN buy the property, ask for him to sell it to me for a lower price (like 350k -- that way he gets 100k) but then doing a prom note with him for an additional 50k by pulling out equity and paying him around a year later.Do you think this idea is smart or doable? 

Good Morning,I recently moved to Maine from working overseas and am enthusiastic about the idea of flipping homes in the area!

@Daniel Hyman good idea.

Quote from @Zalman Schurder: Hey guys,I am closing on my first fix and flip in Tamarac Florida.I am renovating the entire home, adding a full bath, new floors, a new kitchen etc.Where can I find ideas for current designs, colors, flooring, paint, and kitchen layout.Any general advice of what to do or steer clear of?

I'm open to all suggestions and ideas!