One thing in real estate and probably most other businesses is that most people including me don't know how to measure and evaluate risks.  

Those agents are recommended because they paid to be first on the list.

So you shouldn't count on appreciation to justify under performing STRs.

The entitlements would cost 50k to do. we'd make 2 million on the land if we do the deal. stick to the same market and same asset class. we do urban adjacent urban infill for midrise in hotels and extended stays and apartments in Columbus Ohio. what market are you in?

Cash How did you add value to the deal?

The use of the line depends on the goal and exit plan.

Yes, definitely open up a HELOC even if you don't plan on using it.

Having the seller carry a second is not a problem for the first, as long as their business with you is finished and the loan has closed.

How did you add value to the deal?

How did you add value to the deal?