That higher interest will be a lower cost than the closing costs for the refinance so a net gain (depending on your new loan size). 

So strange as they ghosted me

Challenges we faced were dealing with the slow summer months so we decided to pivot to mid term rentals and did very well!

I'd say start the process of securing your HELOC if you havn't done so and spend time analyzing deals and determining what type of investor you are looking to be. 

I have experience as a Residential agent in Denver, CO and as a commercial Leasing Associate in Chicago, IL.I am planning to purchase my first rental home here in the next year or so and make it my primary residence.

And , since I had been working in an industry I really wasn’t passionate about, this was my chance to try an industry that I have had a passion for for the last 12 years or so.

Detroit is a market where local have a strong competitive advantage over non-locals so you want to use that to your advantage.

We are headquartered in VA Beach, so I am not too far away.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Thank you so much for sharing this!