Since the properties are in an IRR, any investments into STR will be based on 1031 exchanges.

You will pay transfer taxes based off of the properties calculated assessed value, and if the property is in Philly city limits as your post location suggests, you're looking at a payment of 4.278% of that value being paid at close.

If you don't add your fee to the price investor will negotiate based on how much you are making on it. 2) I requested for her contract for it to have 10 days of an inspection period.

So im trying to figure out based on my situation what is the best move for long-term financial sucess.Now the rental is bringing in $800 net cash flow monthly, after all expenses are paid.

And, I would send notice of non renewal to the perpetually late resident, which is a judgment call based on my experience that late payers end up as non payers in many cases. 

But high level yes, that is how hard money mortgage loans are going to work - if theres a default --> the path proceeds toward a foreclosure since these loans are at their base secured by the real estate

Matthew,Based on recent investor track records I would say choose Ohio over NY or NJ for a 2-4 unit. 

Typical requirements for a HML: recent bank statements, credit report, appraisal/BPO with as-is and ARV, sales contract, scope of work/budget-draw schedule, track record/previous purchase and sales HUDs/ALTAs showing the construction holdback amount, etc.

My property management thinks he is qualified based on just 4 pay stubs, employment verification and one screen shot of bank statement (just total. )when I ask my property management to ask that guys to show actual bank statements ( not screenshot of avail balance) and w2.my pm said, “it’s easy to find fraud using screen shot. the more I wait the more I loose.

Most insurance is based on replacement cost which is the estimated cost to rebuild the property in the event of a claim.The easiest way to get your questions answered is to talk to a knowledgeable agent!