While I don't personally cover the Scranton area, my team and I work extensively with investors in the Philly suburbs, and I’m always up for a great real estate conversation.

Hi everyone! I'm Igor - a revenue management expert with over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry. I started my career working for Marriott in New York and Toronto, specializing in dynamic pricing and...

Ultimately it would boil down to your personal risk tolerance.

I inherited a partnership in a 22 unit commercial building with 8 restaurants, a grocery store, a couple of personal care services, and various other businesses.

Quote from @John Friendas Quote from @Patrick Roberts: If you are on the note or personally guarantee the debt, then it will affect the liability side of DTI, regardless of whether the lender reports the loan on your personal credit.

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Hey @Cameron MarroPersonal Loan or Line of Credit: If you have decent credit, a personal loan or line of credit could give you access to the cash you need for renovations without using your property as collateral.

As a beginner, I would personally get my feet wet with something a little less risky without a balloon payment like that.

Managing five rentals can eat up a ton of time in any given week, often at times that are inconvenient to you and your personal interests (family, hobbies, travel, etc.).Of course you can manage on your own.

For me personally, I am hesitant to sell unless it really makes sense.