For long-term strategies, a cash-out refinance is usually more advantageous, as it preserves ownership and offers fixed terms.To proceed, start with a professional appraisal to confirm the home’s value, compare refinance terms with traditional lenders, and carefully scrutinize shared-equity program terms to ensure they align with your financial goals.

We recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

As for ARV, check out comparable sales (comps) on sites like Zillow or Redfin, or talk to a local realtor for a better idea of what similar homes are selling for in the area.

We recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

Look them up and compare as you go.

Comparatively, you can get a lot more for your money in Omaha compared to Boston, but way less potential scale as well.

This often means a smaller down payment and lower monthly payments compared to a traditional bank loan, especially since the seller may not be tied to the high interest rates banks are offering.Another option is a land loan from a local credit union or bank.

I have one I have drafted up but would love to compare against others.What are some items you always included in your MTR rental agreements?

Here's an example comparing three different loan originations:Loan A: No interest reserve, but $15K est. interest payments for duration of the loan.

As always, shop around and compare terms to ensure you’re getting the best deal.