Since our investments are currently elsewhere due to the price of things locally, we are not networked with investors or other local landlords..

Especially since I am currently sitting in one and very intrigued with this business model.

I've looked a couple of their current construction projects and have mixed feelings, but I am new to the game and am trying to determine what type of deals I want to add to my portfolio.

I may have enough HELOC on my current (second house) for a higher down payment.

I am currently in the middle of market research, I have not determined a market yet.

The current interest rate environment has put a damper on a lot of investor's plans to execute a cash out refinance. 

Alternatively, can you purchase a new primary residence with a VA loan and use your current one as a rental? 

Current plan is to sell one unit a year and put the net profits into fixed income.The assets are in the 400k range with older renovations but are somewhat presentable.  

@Marie Grabo I have a STR in Tuscaloosa currently.

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