That agent is very smart! 

If its a log cabin it might have trouble qualifying for the refi - would be smart to get some opinions early if that is your gameplan - would likely be a bigger potential hurdle than the gift/original purchase process

We self manage from Chicago and it’s very manageable in this market with the help of today’s technology.  

From what I’ve read in the Wall Street Journal, locking in a low interest rate now could be a smart move given today’s economic trends.

Padsplit is simply a technology platform.

Starting with flips to gain contractor experience is a smart move before diving into development.

Looking at their forums, their moderators are against any kind of growth or adaptation of new technologies. 

The RRG area is still a great STR market just be smart with any purchase and look for the value add.

As a general rule of thumb it's smart to pay for 10 - 20% of the total costs (purchase price + rehab) out of your pocket and then finance the rest with hard money. 

It’s a smart way to leverage your current resources while keeping your financial risk in check.If you ever need advice on financing or want to discuss this strategy further, feel free to reach out.