The LLC will have zero impact on lending.

There are several things here -1. 3-4 unit properties require a self-sufficiency test, which could impact your down payment requirements as that could change the max loan amount that they can lend on.

Does that impact any advice you'd give?

Real estate gives you the same “N f-s to give “ attitude.which, weirdly might actually make you a more impactful employee … leading to more $$$ which you can leverage for more real estate 💕This will be very helpful to others looking to jump, thanks for replying.

(2) Does anyone have any best practices or tips on dealing with rental properties and tenants that have been impacted by a natural disaster?

Commercial MF decline is already impacting, in my market, non-commercial MF.  5) not everyone has the ability, desire and/or time for active investments. 6) syndications provide easy means to diversify   This includes geographical, asset class, and value add.  

We've owned them for 20-plus years but the recent property tax increases have negatively impacted our cash flow as have major repairs such as roof replacements, AC units, etc.

Do you think this will impact my ability to rent the property?

@Stephen Hood your idea is solid and shows good potential, but here are a few things to consider:Private Lender Terms: Ensure the lender agrees to the 1% origination fee and $2K monthly payments—some may require a higher interest rate or balloon payment at the end.Timeline for Sale: Factor in potential delays with selling your current property or completing renovations on the new one, as these could impact your refinance timeline.Refinance Feasibility: Confirm with lenders that refinancing at $500K is realistic, especially after recent rate increases and appraisal expectations.Exit Plan: Have a backup plan in case the market shifts or repairs take longer than expected, such as extending the private loan or bridging with a HELOC.If you can lock in favorable private loan terms and stay realistic about costs and timelines, this could work well.

The shorter the prepayment term has an impact on increasing the rate.4.