I have a dilemma here if the property is good, how can I ensure they won't steal the deal from my behind my back by giving me negative feedback and buying it for themselves?

Based on your numbers, you will certainly cash flow negative on your CA house.

Hi Jaweed,Aussie property = Low or negative cash flow coupled with high entry points.

The parcel has a expired TTM, BUT the City is willing to acknowledge the original negative declaration (and all of the original environmental reports), which should help us in obtaining a TTM a little quicker than usual.

If in this case, your property goes "underwater", what negative impact are you thinking is going the happen that you want to avoid?

I don't mind minimal negative cash flow as there is upside with the appreciate.- I am living in the East Coast.

. - I agree as well, there were way too many other negative factors in that deal that were much harder to rectify than leaking roofs and old AC units.

Any slight negative effect from the credit pull should be gone next year anyway.

@Matt McMackenAside from the human aspect of any disease/illness....RatesRates have been trending down regardless, soon to be very close to negative rates.

If refinancing your investment property and vacation home doesn't create a big negative impact on your monthly payments, then yes, that would be a very good strategy.