Best bet is to try local and credit unions, possibly may have some programs for better rates.

Since it was over 12 months with my HML, I ended up taking the property under my name with a 30-year conventional loan.

As far as meetups go, you can find a lot of local events posted here on BiggerPockets: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I also have a list of Chicago meetups that I can share with you as well.

Yes I understand what you are noting, and I believe on the commercial side of things they are typically not putting their names on the docs like you do for a resi loan but just brokering/underwriting it and collecting a fee as a 1099.

I'm a local youth pastor in MN and I'm looking into getting started in real estate so that I can provide extra income for my growing family.

Hello – My name is Serge.

Joining Bill as keynotes will be Kenneth Bedwell of STR Insights and Matt Curtis of Smart City Policy Group plus 25 exhibitors and a morning session to meet local cleaners and similar service providers.Less than 300 tickets are available, visit http://www.PoconosSTRConference.com to learThe Poconos STR Conference is a partnership between The Poconos Association of Vacation Rental Owners, the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau and the Pocono Mountain Association of Realtors.

Return:Finishing the basement and adding bedrooms can add significant value, especially if your local market places a premium on additional living space.

Hi does anyone have experience with providing direct STR stays (so not through Airbnb or VRBO) and charging, collecting, and remitting the local Chicago hotel tax?

I own a unit at a local condominium complex and am having issues with timely response from the HOA.