we can do it not rented but rate will be significantly higher. easier and more cost effective to rent it. unless the bridge money needs to be paid back asap or you need the funds back to buy more, then a cost analysis needs to be done. personally id get it rented at market rent or a touch below if time is a factor.

If you grow quickly or get too busy, you’ll have the funds in place to offload management without stress.5.Hire specialists, not “do-it-all” handymen.

The premiums didn’t make sense compared to the other options I found for the two properties I moved off this policy, nor did they align with the rates I have for other properties in my portfolio that are not on this policy.I’ve shopped this policy extensively across multiple companies and brokers.

Also, consider financing strategies that allow you to maximize leverage instead of tying up all your HELOC funds in one deal.If you want to run numbers on different financing options, let me know.

It's even worse for landlords "The company is also asking for rate hikes of 38% for rental dwellings and 15% for tenants, with the rates taking effect May 1."

In our experience, the #1 mistake landlords make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.

Personally, I advocate for a long-term investment strategy and would recommend investing the funds, provided you are comfortable with the expected return on investment over time.

That way, her limited funds can go toward her own living expenses. 

I'm really busy with my w2 job working all the time to fund my investments. 

They will have better recommendations for any title companies or lawyers there.