This would only be my second investment property (other one is a BRRRR that is still under renovation right now so my money is tied up in that.)Question 1: Would this be a property you even looked at right now knowing that it won't be complete until next summer?

This would tie better into #3, which I completely agree with.Anyway, thanks for sharing and have a good one!

That's because if you buy a property with no tenant, you can't be exactly sure what kind of rent tenants will pay and how long it might remain vacant.

And my insurance provider has offered me a STR plan that works for me.Really my only remaining concern is if it's going to cause a problem with my lender if they find out I'm using the place as an STR (once they receive the STR insurance declaration). 

Because of this, paying taxes and a 10% penalty on my retirement accounts today will actually allow me to retire on passive cashflow sooner than if I kept the money in the retirement accounts (even if I invested in real estate).Does anybody disagree and think that the money in my retirement accounts should remain there until ~ age 60 based on my goal to retire by age 33 on passive income.https://financialfreedomcountd...https://www.fortunebuilders.co...

You have no cash in the deal at this point, but 25% equity in the property.Ability to refinance can be tied to how you purchase.

I know you can on a partnership/JV but what if it is just your own business purchasing a property and your cash is tied up in another project at the moment?

Paid 190k for house, used remaining money from 1031 exchange and additional money from family member to purchase. 

Make sure to vet the agent and find one that fits you, the worst thing is to be tied to one that isn't able to meet your needs. 

Don't show up in a suit and tie driving a BMW.