Most companies that only do VA and FHA streamlines are mortgage sweat shops.

You must be in a strong market to get a valuation $5.3MM so I say it's worth shopping out to more banks.

Our partner lives in North Dakota, the STR is likely to be in Florida (I plan to shop after BPCon 2023) but we are planning for the LLC to be in CA due to their fee collection. 

King of Prussia Mall will soon house Netflix House, offering escape rooms, live events, and more in an immersive experience set to open in late 2025.These entertainment-focused developments highlight a broader trend toward creating mall spaces that blend shopping, social activities, and community engagement.

My stepmother, rented the commercial space from the past landlord to open a coffee shop.

While there are a lot of people window shopping, those actually buying are far and few between from what we are seeing right now.

I'd recommend shopping local since local HMLs would be more likely to fund your deal.

most insurance carriers are middle men who broker a connection to a construction policy carrier and add 10% on top for themselves. the key is to find an insurance broker that the construction policy company pays to derive business for them so you get your policy at cost and will help shop with multiple providers to get you the most competitive terms 

Waiting too long to refinance can also leave you with less favorable market conditions.Neglecting to Build Relationships with Lenders:Many investors assume refinancing will be easy, but without building good relationships with lenders or shopping around for the best terms, you could end up with a deal that doesn’t work for your investment goals.Ignoring Cash Flow:Some investors get caught up in the equity gains and forget about cash flow.

It’s not only the companies setting up shop but also a huge draw for talent, which impacts housing demand in unique ways.