This would pay us back less than we were owed but still enough to come out whole.We all tried to negotiate a short payoff with the second-position lender, who foolishly demanded payment in full.

For investors, the current market presents a mixed bag: while short-term rental income may be lower, Miami remains a strong market for long-term growth as affordability attracts more tenants.What’s your take on Miami’s rental market?

Since it was my first duplex, I thought having one short term and one long term rental would be good.

She can use that money to get a hotel room or short term rental....or stay with family or friends.

In other words, not resold to the government so the bank had more flexibility on the condition.I look at the original commitment letter and it states "xxx amount will be advanced at closing for the purchase of an investment property, and the remaining balance of the loan to be placed into an escrow account to be disbursed as improvements are made".No points, and only one closing, so I don't have to deal with a short term HML that I have to refinance in under a year.Hope that helps!

@Craig Holland Land is often sold with owner financing, in part because buyers have a hard time financing it, and in part because buyers often only need a short time before they can build on the land and refinance out of the seller loan. 

arbitrage is not a short cut to owning property.

For investors looking to maximize returns while managing risk, here’s why this type of deal stands out compared to Treasuries.Treasuries: Safety with Limited UpsideTreasuries are an attractive option for those seeking safety, especially short-term bonds with maturities of one year or less.

Hey everyone,I’m new to San Antonio and trying to get my footing in the short-term rental market.

So I changed my approach from slacks and a tie and "Hi, I'd like to help you sell and buy" to shorts and casual - but nice - button down shirt and "Hi.