With conventional financing becoming more restrictive, real estate investors may turn to hard money loans for acquisitions and rehab projects.

First I would make sure where you are building allows STRs with no or few restrictions.

Houston's diverse, and the real estate market is buzzing.Check your budget, how much risk you can handle, and what you want from the investment.Montrose, The Heights, Eado, and Museum District are buzzin' with mid-term rental potential.Research the neighborhoods, check the rates, and do the math on costs before diving in.

•HOA & City Rules: Some areas have restrictions on STRs, so always confirm whether short-term rentals are allowed in the specific community you’re looking at.7.

While rate cuts were initially expected in early 2024, recent economic data suggests the Fed may keep its policy restrictive for longer.•30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate: 7.10%•15-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate: 7.35%•Fed Funds Rate: 5.25% - 5.50%•10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.45%•Housing Inventory: 632,000 active listings (33% with price reductions)With home affordability still a concern, any shift in rate expectations could have a major impact on both buyer demand and investor financing conditions.What Analysts Expect from This Week’s DataCPI Inflation Report (Tuesday, February 13)The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures changes in the cost of goods and services, serving as a key indicator of inflation.

For context, I have that policy due to my own religious restrictions as I'm not allowed to have any alcohol at my place of residence.

Deed restrictions tied to a mortgage can be tricky to remove, but it’s not impossible.

This restrictive definition can pose challenges for co-living arrangements, which may involve unrelated individuals sharing a dwelling.

Their fees and interest rates were high, but they had the least restrictive approval terms from what I gathered.

If no mortgage and/or if the mortgage and the lease doesn't restrict assignment, then you can set up an LLC, warranty deed the property to it, and assign the lease.