There are ways to use loopholes but it has to be done correctly to avoid issues.If you can rent your current home and it cash flows simply do a cash out refinance pull out some cash and use it for a down payment.

If the new tenant passes your screening criteria, rent to her. 

the rents can be brought up to market value maybe of $5200 but that doesn't make sense either

Set up asset protection that is cost and operationally appropriate for your net worth and in ALMOST all cases AVOID the exotic plans that require a foreign asset protection trust domiciled in Nevis, administered by a Netherlands corporate   entity located in Luxembourg, with documentation kept by an attorney in the Bahamas.   

@Sean PetrashTo find a suitable property for short-term rentals in New Braunfels, consider factors like budget, market realities, property type, location, financing options, contingency planning, STR research, alternative rental strategies, driving for dollars, property management, and long-term vision.

Located on the elbow of the shopping center. 

Average rent was $1,981. 180205 (Cole, Whittier neighborhoods) - Rents increased 38.50% from 2011 to 2020, going from 13,499 renters in 2011 to 18,691 renters in 2020. 280247 (Windsor neighborhood) - Rents increased 31.80% from 2011 to 2020, going from 15,551 renters in 2011 to 20,493 renters in 2020. 280222 (Denver, Cherry Hills Village) - Rents increased 47% from 2011 to 2020, going from 8,446 renters in 2011 to 12,416 renters in 2020. 280202 (Downtown, Union Station area) - Rents increased 81.30% from 2011 to 2020, the fastest growing among the zip codes mentioned, going from 6,185 renters in 2011 to 11,214 renters in 2020. 280206 (Cherry Creek, Cheesman Park, Congress Park) - Rents increased 1.4% year-over-year as of 2019, with average rent of $2,454, the most expensive in Denver. 1For the Denver metro area overall, rents increased 0.2% from January to February 2024, a similar growth rate compared to the same period in 2023.

Hi BiggerPockets Community,I’m currently looking to invest in foreclosure properties and would appreciate any guidance on where to find them in San Antonio and Austin.Could anyone share their go-to resources or strategies for locating these properties?

Get your foot in the door by offering a commission above market, like 4% of the first year's rent.3.

Property ARV: $450kTotal in: $350kMonthly rent: $4000Monthly taxes & insurance: $530[Loan 1] (via broker)75% LTV1.5% origination fee ($5062)Other fees: $1595 underwriting + $1295 processing (=$2890)Interest rate (floating): 7.25%5 years PPPMonthly P&I: $2,278Rent - PITI = $1,192***If appraisal comes back high enough, may be possible to do 80% LTV at 7.99%[Loan 2] (direct lender)70% LTVNO origination feeOther fees: $1,395 underwriting + $695 processing (=$2090)Interest rate (will not change): 7.375% 5 years PPPMonthly P&I: $2,152Rent - PITI = $1318---------------------------I really like how there's no origination fee with lender #2 so I get to keep more of the money I pull out.