Contrary to what everyone seems to be saying these days, a good agent is worth their weight in gold.

I am looking to purchase an extended stay hotel.

I’m starting to lean more towards private lending as a way to get my toes wet and get my money working for me in a relatively stable way.I’m looking for educational resources or literature.

 @Ephraim FrancisWelcome to BP! 

I am beginning to worry after the recent fires, so I am starting now. 

I think you have to ask yourself what you're trying to achieve by refinancing at this point.

The amount you'll save off of the purchase price will be significantly more than what the vacancy will cost.

The profit was used to buy a higher quality SFH in the same area.

you cannot realistically buy real estate when you have no personal funds.but what you can do is work to put a partnership together where you find a money partner and you guys do a JV  money partner you do the work.. this can happen if you find someone who takes a shine to you and wants to help U

I need someone to take a look at what I have, where I am, and what I need to do to get this stationary ball rolling again.Ultimately, I'd love to have an investor who can mentor me, I can learn from, and guide me in my journey since I seem to need help keeping momentum going.