Don't always go with the cheaper option and have a flexible budget for renovations bc things will inevitably come up when working on older houses.

Don't always go with the cheaper option and have a flexible budget for renovations bc things will inevitably come up when working on older houses.

Don't always go with the cheaper option and have a flexible budget for renovations bc things will inevitably come up when working on older houses.

Also to own at least 2 STRs in areas that I want to vacation in that will pay for themselves and give me the flexibility to visit at least once annually.

Good point about building flexibility into your financing.

I used to pride myself in being flexible. 

This will allow me to pay down at what would equal a 15-18yr monthly payment if I choose while having flexibility and debt to income of 30yr in eyes of underwriters on future loans.2 Refi only primary and Investment 3 with 30yr fixed loans. 

As investors, we have to be flexible.

Then lay over flexible plywood underlayment, usually called luan.

Private money is also an option, provided the terms are flexible for your situation.