Link isn't working, but I was able to find it here: I was just sharing notes with someone else on these forums about things I look for with syndications, and while there is a lot to look at, the first one is: is this an asset class and business plan you want to invest in.  

Hello BiggerPockets community!

I like to use a community bank or a credit union. 

As we grow older, it will be a topic we will be dealing with more and more.Thanks for sharing!

Hello BP Community!

Hey Raekwon,I'm curious if you had you answer and if you can share it with me

Mortgage 15/1 arm at $3.375% with max 4% interest increase due 15 years from July 2015 (Aug 1, 2030).Current condo monthly maintenance fee : $1036 includes water, amenities (pool, tennis court, concierge, gym, sauna, community room with pool and ping pong, maintenance)Current monthly mortgage payment: $499 interest, $504 principal Monthly taxes and insurance: $459 monthly contents insurance: $38Past Assessments: $11k for building HVAC upgrades $8k for building updates and building reservescurrent market value $400k - $425kcurrent  monthly rental median: $3100-$3200monthly landlord insurance: $45I'm also trying to decide if I should rent or sell and invest elsewhere.Appreciate all insights.

I also found a small local community credit union who will write first position HELOCs.  

If anyone has experience with doing private deals, please share your experience.

Does anyone have good stories to share about short term rentals and midterm rentals in Cleveland, OH?