The existing homes are too small and would require a large expansion, at which point it would just be better to build new. 

If existing houses are cheap relative to land and constructions costs, and supply is high, it may not be worth developing even if the agency says "do whatever you want".

At that three year mark the rent should be more than the mortgage.

Cancelling an existing full or partial reservation to book outside of Vrbo.

We are looking at investment properties in Brooklyn, and found one we liked and want to add an additional floor (two stories as of now, would go to three), but the zoning is M1-2, which is commercial.  90% of surround...

We have had stable appreciation in Milwaukee for the last 10+ years, but the issue is that new construction homes have is that they are priced almost double of existing homes in most existing neighborhoods.

I am considering a HELOC on one of my rental properties which has a lot of equity (~350k) and a low mortgage rate.

Living, but either way you could try speaking with existing owner/operators groups in the greater bay area, or even central coast, looking to expand their portfolios for a joint venture.  

You'll find a ton of kind, supportive, and helpful people here.Are your existing 7 properties currently in Chicago? 

If anyone has questions about:Seller financingSubject-to dealsWrap around mortgage dealsLease optionsStructuring deals with minimal cashI’m more than happy to connect and share what’s worked (and what hasn’t) for us.