@Daniel Hartless for any condos that allow STR, you will not be able to get away with 10% down as a second home, because conventional loans do not allow financing for a short-term rental and will require a minimum of 20% down.

I also have been in the Wilmington area for a short time.

It requires some work—you’ll be a landlord after all—but the financial rewards can be significant.If you’re willing to live near your tenants, take on property management tasks, and want to grow your investment portfolio, this strategy could be a game-changer for your financial future.Final ThoughtsHouse hacking with a multifamily property is more than just a way to save on housing costs—it’s a proven method to accelerate your real estate investing journey.

The marketing isnt that important in my opinion but the professional photo/ video is a huge game changer and I dont believe that someone is going to make much profit at .5% on the listing side.

Long story short: 5 unit multifamily set up with frontier internet.

Hey @Nik Farooqui, welcome back to the game!

This way, you'll have access to liquidity without the headache of managing separate loans and fees.Predicted Refi Rates: While no one can predict rates with absolute certainty, the general consensus is that rates may stay lower or remain stable in the short term, barring any economic shifts.

I bought a SFR and then shortly after a duplex.

the Scenario:We have an LLC, 2 long term rentals, 1 short term rental, 1 future short term rental about to undergone renovation.

If you're looking to make short term use of the equity and have a private lender/investor who's willing to think outside of the box, you might be able to create a custom repo agreement.