I would estimate the ARV @ $230,000 on the low side, at least that is where we will list it with hopes that it will move as quickly as some of the comps have recently.

There are some very aggressive investors that refi into interest only products to free up even more cash in the short term - this can be much more risky though, so not recommended if you are not very experienced and have large reserves.

If you're going the live in flip route - one great option would be to go with a low money down owner occupied loan to fund your next purchase.

April is the only real low month.It's a funky place -- essentially a 5 room motel (originally built 1959) with a manager's unit (built 1984) tacked onto it. 

it seems that Airdna is basing their calculations off the other STRs in the area which are mostly low level properties and not lake side. 

Little background behind the door: It's a MDF cheap one you buy at HD or Lowes. 

for me, the ones that cashflow the most are the ones that I bought with 3% long term debt, they were new (low maintenance) and they are in high appreciating areas(just a bonus but does not impact cashflow).

Lets say your accountant tries to write off as much as is legally possible when it comes to lowing your taxible income so that your tax burden is less and you pay less taxes.

A debt service loan would be a good option if your DTI is high, you want to close in an LLC, you're self-employed or have low income on paper, or you don't have a stable 2-year work history.

Buy a waste piece of ground with a big hill or a swamp area, cut it down and use for fill, or get free fill to fill in the low spot.10.