Again, there are a lot of things that you are implying about our business on a platform where the information will stay for others to read in the future.

.: Sorry, this is not "safely participate" territory.

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@Mike BurkettI am currently speaking with Elite Funding Group LLC on a mixed-use property.

The other way I fund deals with none of my own money is using a private lender that I have years of experience and relationship with and/or using HELOC and other business lines of credit.

One of the first books Dave gave me to read was, Rich Dad Poor Dad.

What they are currently using the home for (renting by the room vs renting the entire house to one group) isn't your concern.

While short-term rentals in areas like Kissimmee, Florida, can pay for themselves and offer lifestyle benefits, the ROI typically doesn’t match what I see from my traditional portfolio of long-term rentals in North Texas.That said, short-term rentals can still be a great choice, especially if you're drawn to the area and the opportunity to combine personal use with investment income.

Purchase price: $516,000 Cash invested: $600,000 Converted mixed-use 3 residential and large commercial space into 5 residential units and one mixed-use Building.

I'll provide some tips below.2.