To protect yourself, make sure you have a great property for STR. 

Do everything you can to make sure you're hiring a solid partner who will protect you and your investments.

Would love to connect.I'm currently eyeing at least a 3/2 with a pool/hot tub and area for a game room outside of an HOA.Thank you!

You can verify us through the following link: https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org...Our Lender License is issued by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation.

Plus, multifamily properties often qualify for owner-occupied financing options with lower interest rates and down payments.As for timing, here are a few things to consider:Market Conditions: Keep an eye on local market trends.

There are a few in my area that I keep an eye on to see how successful they might be and I’m always looking for properties with potential to be something grand.

Let’s hope that guaranteed protection comes through.

Since they (banks) have FDIC protection and these other "trust" custodian do not I am now looking at how to protect what we have.

Most owners are local and therefore “hot” money or out of area players are not yet chasing Pittsburgh assets, keeping prices favorable.References United States Census Bureauhttp://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2017/august/economic-impact-report.htmlMarcus & Millichap 2017 Multifamily Investment Forecast2017 Commercial Real Estate Trends Report by Integra Realty Resourceshttp://www.pittsburghmagazine.com/Pittsburgh-Magazine/September-2017/Staying-CMU-All-Eyes-on-Carnegie-Mellons-Future/http://www.nextpittsburgh.com/features/pittsburgh-developments-watch-2017/

I simply wanted to exit two deals to begin gaining credibility in the eyes of hard money lenders.