@Matthew Anderson- thanks ...good job ...Most  lenders will not  have a cash out refinance  program  that will  have a LTV  above  75% ...you might  focus on getting a rate/ term  refinance done to payoff the hard money loan and cover these costs  and then  try to replenish your remodel costs some other way  ( HELOC on the subject property or on your home )

Yes, a comp would be nice! 

Does anyone know with the recent Tax Cuts and Jobs act for 2024 if bonus depreciation of 100% has been extended to 2026 for short term rentals? 

Otherwise the LLC would have paid the higher rates like a real LLC.)IF you are worth more than $1M you should already have an umbrella polciy, simply add thsi property to your polciy, might cost you $20/year, job done.

Great job on taking action Kristy!

Or is a house hack still the best way to get started and I just have to wait until my job location is more stable?

I do have a good W2 job and a husband with income as well.

My daughter says that enrollment is down at Temple, largely attributed to crime in the areaI would imagine that a new construction property is probably pretty nice, and that will appeal to more renters. 

Alongside my real estate ventures, I maintain my full-time job as a Senior Engineering Manager in Software Engineering.

It would be easier (i.e combining capital) and nice to have a common goal but I’m not sure if it’s advisable if my spouse’s mindset isn’t as investment oriented