I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).

For the 10 year period spanning October 2014-2024, single-family prices in Austin nearly doubled, yielding an annualized appreciation rate of ~9% in that period.With inflation nearing its 2% target and signs of a slowing labor market, The Federal Reserve recently made its second cut to the federal funds rate since the start of the COVID pandemic.

You’d gain tax deductions, and you’d relieve yourself or your parents of any additional work regarding reservations or repairs. 

Quote from @Ron Brady: We've used Facebook marketplace for this and have found great success. thanks Ron, I was thinking in Market Place as well, thanks for sharing and confirm 

This has been going too long Just wanted to confirm if the discord link you sent legit?

So, Brandon, if your capital reserves are 150kish, I would really think about doing some BRRRRs or Flips even to generate cash cause that 150k will be sucked up in 2 - 3 deals, instead you can use 150k to scale and never be out of the game.I wouldn't rush to infuse 100% of the capital in two holds. 

Remember that you need $15,000 reserves for your first property just to have on the side.

@Stephen Hood your idea is solid and shows good potential, but here are a few things to consider:Private Lender Terms: Ensure the lender agrees to the 1% origination fee and $2K monthly payments—some may require a higher interest rate or balloon payment at the end.Timeline for Sale: Factor in potential delays with selling your current property or completing renovations on the new one, as these could impact your refinance timeline.Refinance Feasibility: Confirm with lenders that refinancing at $500K is realistic, especially after recent rate increases and appraisal expectations.Exit Plan: Have a backup plan in case the market shifts or repairs take longer than expected, such as extending the private loan or bridging with a HELOC.If you can lock in favorable private loan terms and stay realistic about costs and timelines, this could work well.

Confirm with your CPA that any excess loss was reviewed for NOL calculation and properly carried forward.

No tax attorney is needed, perhaps a CPA to confirm your basis and what your exchange would look like and if there are any potential tax implications with this sale.2.