I'm struggling a little bit on deciding the best agreement to make sure I can get some cash flow, payback the HELOC, and not drive the new mortgage up too much with the Refi out of the HELOC.

In many cases, whatever weakness got them in that position (lack of focus, lack of drive, failure to take responsibility for their destiny, etc.) will also make it difficult for them to succeed in real estate. 

They go into the sad state of the economy and particularly real estate valuations (properties depreciate, not appreciate like we're used to) which is what drives a lot of Japanese investors to the states.

Basically does it all and the customer service and response time on the in app or online chat is insanely fast. 

Investment Info:

Condo private money loan investment.

Purchase price: $640,000

Cash invested: $640,000

Investing in Condo properties in Broward County, FL

What made you interested in investi...

McKinney is thriving, but so are other parts of North Texas, and a broader perspective could reveal other great opportunities.Here’s what I’ve observed managing a significant number of rentals in the area:Bedrooms and Layouts:3-bed, 2-bath homes consistently attract the largest pool of tenants and have the highest occupancy rates.4-bedroom homes have grown in demand, especially with the rise of remote work, as tenants look for extra space to use as a home office.Square footage is less critical than number of beds and baths.Supply and Demand:McKinney’s growth is driving demand, but the quality of the location matters greatly.

You might be able to find something in a neighbouring state to the east which is within driving distance.

The numbers really drive the point home—85 people moving per year within our network is a huge opportunity that most agents and investors overlook.I love the structured approach you laid out, especially the focus on asking for referrals instead of direct business.

I'm Francisco Centeno (REALTOR)So, cost segregation is basically deducting the depreciation of a property for years.Now, in the hypothetically situation...If both of you combines were earning $700k and you just bought a $2m property, and the cost segregation you got from a professional for the $2m property is $316k.

From digging into real time market data and calcualting cash flow.. to literally driving for dollars, you want someone with an incredible network of pros who can unearth leads (probate attorneys, divorce attorneys, local fix and flip circles) that might connect you with a ready buyer or flud tenant.