I am looking to buy again in the next six months.Here’s the situation:I own a home in San Diego, currently worth about $1.05 million once the ADU is built.I owe $680k on the mortgage at 4.25%, with monthly payments around $5,500.The property generates $7,500 in monthly income: $5,200 from the main house as a vacation rental and about $2,300 from the ADU as a mid-term rental.My broker is advising me to do a cash-out refinance and switch to a DSCR loan, then move the property into my LLC.I’m hesitant because current interest rates are around 8%, and I was originally considering a HELOC due to these high rates.Given the high rates, would you recommend sticking with the HELOC, or does the DSCR loan make more sense in the long run?

The house has doubled in value since I bought it and I would likely sell one condo for a few hundred thousand more than I bought the whole house for.

The guest said she was house hacking but only stayed there in the property 6 months out of the year and short term least it out the winter months to travel and stay where it is warmer weather.

This creates two loan payments ($100,000 of equity and $300,000 on the new mortgage).Key NumbersHome Equity Loan Interest Rate: 6%Mortgage Interest Rate: 7%Rental Income: $3,000 per monthExpenses (management, taxes, insurance, maintenance): $800 per monthIncome and ExpensesMonthly Rental Income: $3,000Monthly Expenses: $800Monthly Mortgage Payment: $2,000ExplanationThe investor earns $3,000 in rent each month.They pay $2,000 on the investment property mortgage and $800 on other expenses.This leaves $200 profit each month or $2,400 per year.However, you have to pay $6,000 interest on the equity borrowed.This leaves you with an annual loss of $3,600.This example shows that while the rental property generates positive monthly income, the interest cost of borrowing the initial $100,000 results in an overall annual loss.

The upside to associations is that you will be able to leave the property and know that there is someone managing the grounds outdoor maintenance etc. 

My son was not represented by a buyer's agent when he offered to buy a house, The listing agent told him to hire her, the listing agent, as his (buyer's) agent and agree to a 2.5% commission, so that the listing agent could then keep "both" commissions, just as she would have in the past before the new NAR rules.

Remember, they can always refer themselves😊Now, make it a goal to call at least 5-10 of these people EVERY day and ask a MAX OF THREE off the list below of who they know that:Just inherited a homeHad a loved one pass awayIs behind on their mortgage or tax paymentsHas a relative that can’t take care of their house anymoreHas a house they’re having trouble sellingIs facing bankruptcyKnows a probate attorneyKnows a bankruptcy attorneyetcWhy only three off the list per contact?

While certain properties, like manufactured housing and senior housing, are exempt, most new loans will fall under these requirements.Developed in collaboration with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), these policies are designed to enhance transparency and communication between landlords and tenants.

Forbid them or leave instructions for them? 

Sell the house.