Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

I exited the market due to the short term rental regulations - properties that are rented under 90 days are considered short term.

Diversification Beyond the Stock Market: Real estate provides tangible, real-world value that helps hedge against market volatility—a crucial feature when building a resilient retirement portfolio.

He markets himself to no end and I see more stuff from him than anyone else, but he is one giant sales pitch. 

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To look at it from the other side, as a private money lender in my local market I need someone to find me the deals.

@Nichole StohlerI find using a SDIRA to be a great tool for passive investments and growing your retirement with less stress than the stock market roller coaster. 

I'm looking to connect and network with other investors, contractors etc who have experience in this market. 

Must be market by market or builder by builder.

I also wouldnt let your mom go into 2nd position on an investment property with any sort of restructuring; it doenst sound like she's in a position to risk being wiped out.Overall, though, if you want cashflow on the new property but cant achieve that after a refi into a market rate loan, it probably makes more sense to just flip it, pay off your heloc and your mom, and use the remaining capital for the next deal.