Most HOAs in this area don't allow short term rentals, only long term tenants. 3) Make sure you have a great team to guide the transaction so nothing gets missed!

(now, in my later years, I'm much more cash flow oriented - although I do still reserve a certain amount of capital for "value added" or intermediate term appreciation type investments).

Bridge Loans are short-term (usually around 12 months) at a higher rate and fee to get a borrower from one point to another.

Seems to me there is only upside for them but no share in any downside if the unit is not leased to short term stay occupants.

The right market for you depends on whether you prioritize cash flow (Augusta, Columbia) or long-term appreciation (Greenville, Huntsville).

I believe it is 50% down, rates around 13% and term around 5 years.  

A refi makes more sense if you plan to hold the property long-term as a rental.

The vast majority of your wealth gain in real estate will be by holding properties long term and the appreciation/principal paydown will slowly but surely help you become wealthy.For 90% plus of people out there who are looking to start, house hacking is the best way to go.

When you get mid-term rental inquiry from booking platforms (like for 28 days, which doesn't turn guests into actual tenants), what steps do you take?

Also, I work with a lot of long-term RE investors and none of them look at ROI.