. - There is a semi-finished 3rd floor which could provide access to 2nd floor ceiling if needed. - This is a VERY old house, so there is abundant vertical MEP access (abandoned stairwells), but punched sheet metal lathe plaster makes for challenging wall entry. - I am a career construction professional, so I have a good understanding of what's involved here.

Also after looking it up it appears that it backs a busy road under some big powerlines in a semi-commercial area, none of which is going to be good for ARV.

I've rented out the bottom half of my home; it's a semi-hack and PITI is still a beast.

This is a semi expensive option but it may be your only option.

They go to greener pastures or they do what I do, run their own handyman rental portfolio with the help of unskilled or semi-skilled helpers, paying premium prices for HVAC/plumbing/steep-slope roofing when they need it and offsetting those high costs by doing everything else themselves.

I just wanted to send encouragement to all the newer investors out there.I own 5 properties, I live very comfortably, and I'm semi-retired from work at the age of 24.

The first is an older semi-retired couple with good income and are looking to bridge the gap between moving back into the area and buying a house. 

Still others have suggested placing long term tenants for a period of time to show cash flow positive rental history.I’m debating on using HELOC money to purchase an STR using BRRRR strategy but it doesn’t make sense to do so if I won’t be able to refi.Sorry that this question gets asked semi-regularly, I just haven’t found any recent updates adapted to today’s markets.

One semi proactive thing you can do, if it already doesn't have it in place, is get a water sensor alarm.

We just bought a 60 plex and we are looking to embark on a semi-intensive value add plan.