If the property turns out well I will recommend the GC I'm using (assuming he wants additional work, he seems pretty swamped).

The takeaway here is to become familiar with determining loan quality for yourself when working w/ a broker.In addition to the capital gains issue Jeff mentioned, there is cash drag.

Leveraging that asset to finance another deal is smart play, and the townhouse you're eyeing seems like it could be a great addition to your portfolio.When it comes to budgeting for renovations, it's definitely a challenge to nail down accurate estimates, especially when resources might feel a bit outdated or not region-specific.

We will travel some months out of the year however, and in that case I probably would explore STR's.  

Market supply remains healthy, hovering around 1.5 months of supply if no additional inventory was added.

@Gino BarbaroI love your approach as I have a similar approach.Go big or go home isn’t always the right approach.As you note, in a market where one has a strong existing footprint, it’s easy to pick up additional smaller assets.That’s what we do in Greenville SC.It’s our only market and we own buildings that range in size from a triplex to 181 units - doesn’t matter to us.

• Short term rental of one's own primary residence only• Not able to rent a room or primary residence for more than 120 days a year, or apply for extended home-sharing• Extended home-sharing would be granted if additional criteria are met (see above)• Possession of a Transient Occupancy (Tax) Registration Certificate from Office of Finance• Not located in a unit subject to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO)• Approval from landlord (if a tenant)• Home-Sharing takes place in area approved for residential useHere is the document - https://planning.lacity.org/or...I would give them a call and see what they say.

Additionally, the resilience of smaller banks in the face of market challenges contrasts with the vulnerabilities of overleveraged private investors.Navigating the Market: Amidst these uncertainties, investors must heed the warning signs of potential capital scarcity.

While HMLs advertise Points & Interest rates, you'll see there are MANY more Fees associated with this type of loan product, in addition to a lien being placed on your property and a short timeline typically to operate within before they foreclose if you're not able to exit/repay the loan.

pick one you like. drive to it. explore, talk to PMs, GCs, other investors, realtors. go to coffee shops. walk at night. look at 100 properties. go to REIA meetings.a lot of people want to sit on their computer and Zillow their way to success.