I watched the 3:28:27 YouTube video "How to start an AirBnB business the ultimate free course" Rob posted on his channel Robuit and now feel equipped with everything I need to start my 1st STR.

Now knowing that the owner is dead or some other factor like the property is boarded up, may increase your chance of getting the property.

Would we still be able to get financing for it now or would we have to wait further down ? 

I ve been working with the same GC for 9 months now.  

Now, that does not necessarily mean take the cash and just sit on it. 

I'm considering two options for my property and would appreciate some advice:Cash-Out Refinance and Then Sell: Cash-out refinance to access some of the equity, then sell the property to get the remaining equity.Sell the Property Directly: Skip the refinance and sell the property outright.My main concerns are:Fees: Are there more fees involved with doing a cash-out refi and then selling compared to just selling directly?

Now we live in Bocas.

The problem I see is the masses have not understood the advantage of purchasing a duplex.As far a Lennar is considered an entry level builder, I don't see that their neighborhoods in general have very good price appreciation, unless they are in a unique area where the location is exceptional.I think that prices are falling, and that you should be able to find a deal, the I-35 Corridor from  San Antonio to Austin is a very hot area.Here is an example of a property that was listed for $342,000, and the list price is down to $300,000, with a price drop of $20,000 on 7/29. 1261 Stone Rim Loop, Buda, Texas 78610, If you need any comps or info, just let me know, I'm a licensed Broker in Texas, and I have MLS access across the state.Also, I'm not sure if you know, but you can split your 1031 exchange and purchase multiple properties instead of just 1 property. 

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So I have a primary residence now that I bought back in 2020.