As @Ke Nan Wang said you have to hire an architect to make these decisions for you.On my projects I will compile like 5-10 inspiration photos based on projects I've done in the past, comps, and photos I find online, then I'll present those to the draftsman/architect.

But your accountant is sure to have an opinion.2.

The city of chicago does not come out every time to read the meter for the water bill so they produce an estimate.

Majority of the time rental properties are not something that will have an immediate return, putting lots of cash in your pocket.

This creates two loan payments ($100,000 of equity and $300,000 on the new mortgage).Key NumbersHome Equity Loan Interest Rate: 6%Mortgage Interest Rate: 7%Rental Income: $3,000 per monthExpenses (management, taxes, insurance, maintenance): $800 per monthIncome and ExpensesMonthly Rental Income: $3,000Monthly Expenses: $800Monthly Mortgage Payment: $2,000ExplanationThe investor earns $3,000 in rent each month.They pay $2,000 on the investment property mortgage and $800 on other expenses.This leaves $200 profit each month or $2,400 per year.However, you have to pay $6,000 interest on the equity borrowed.This leaves you with an annual loss of $3,600.While the rental property generates positive monthly income, the interest cost of borrowing the initial $100,000 results in an overall loss.

.* Property in a flexible market to switch the rental from an STR to LTR (if STR doesn’t work out).Questions:* What are the prospective neighborhoods or areas within and around Houston for STR investments?

Given that I’m currently unemployed, I’m leaning towards a fix-and-flip to generate some liquidity.Here’s my current situation:My first investment property (the duplex) was purchased using a HELOC from my mother’s primary residence (via Union Savings Bank), and the deed is currently in her name.I also secured a second HELOC against the investment property to cover contractor expenses.I'm considering transferring the property into a DSCR loan under an LLC, but I believe this would close out the second HELOC—can anyone confirm if that’s correct?

Orangeburg is an inferior, out of date product, made out of essentially paper and tar.

Detroit has a lot going for it—affordable prices, strong rent-to-price ratios, and an appreciation story that’s still unfolding.

This could have a lot of down-stream complications and I'm not an attorney - so maybe ask your 2 lawyers.