Bottom line, initiate the transfer of funds from Federa back into your bank account and contact your bank immediately to initiate a dispute.If anyone actually got to partake in an auction or got their money transferred back into their bank, I'd like to hear from you. 

When transferring funds from Hungary to the U.S.

Adding additional amenities is a better use of funds.

Our tenants don't seem to mind a security deposit (we charge 1/3 a month's rent), and we've already set up our systems to ensure no co-mingling of security deposit funds and rent (or other personal) funds.Still, I'd love to hear any experiences for good or ill that anyone has had with their services.

Norfolk is pretty loose on regulations, but fewer areas are desirable, and Virginia Beach has very specific locations that can be STR (Sandbridge and The Resort District).

I started off saving funds from my w2 as well.

Given your experience and strong financials, you have some solid options:Commercial or Portfolio Loan: These are tailored for investors and can help you avoid personal guarantees, especially since you have an LLC.BRRRR Loan (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat): Some lenders offer BRRRR-specific loans with funding for purchase and rehab, allowing you to refinance based on the new ARV once stabilized.HELOC or Cash-Out Refi on Current Rentals: Tap into the equity on your single-family rentals to secure funding for the 4-plex purchase and rehab without high origination fees.Each has pros depending on your cash flow goals and timeline.

By leveraging our financial resources alongside Ron's contributions, we were able to secure the property quickly and allocate funds efficiently for the $25,000 renovation.

But Banks only fund the very well qualified generally no way a beginner is getting bank financing unless your basically borrowing your own money. 5.

You bring the skills; they bring the funds—win-win.Private Money Lending: Find people (friends, family, colleagues) interested in real estate but not actively involved.