Hi!  Evaluating a self-storage opportunity and would love folks' input on a few questions that I have, below.  Really appreciate any insights that you can provide!Questions: - Commercial Loan - what are the best terms...

It also results in a nicer product, attracting better tenants. 

I talked to my lender contact and, as Kerry mentioned above, it's pretty uncommon that a traditional lender would offer a HELOC product on an investment property (non-primary home). 

No sure about that as buyers want to see the finished product and showing them before pictures will often not be well received.That's funny, my wife said the exact same thing about showing them the before pictures. 

I think its rare you can take a model you're doing in this are or product and just move it somewhere else or on to some other product.To me, If you have a niche that works and you're good at it and the numbers are strong,  I believe you should put everything you have into that business model and grow it and grow it fast while the getting is good. 

Some operators really need better training and education and drag down the great operators who are doing it right and offer a great service and product.

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

The only way to justify the work is by having meat on the bone.  

Most non-qm loan products will never have a 95% LTV due to the inherent risks associated with these type of loans not being traditionally backed by fannie or freddie (investment banks).

It’s super important you prioritize the end product: something that gets the job done well as an STR.