Longboat Key and Siesta Key are two ideal locations for those seeking luxury properties in exclusive but less crowded areas.Orlando: Although more commonly known for its tourism industry, Orlando is emerging as a luxury market due to the rise of high-end gated communities and its proximity to theme parks.

My advisor suggested that at my stage of the game, 8 properties, it likely made more sense to keep the extra money available or in the business to use as emergency funds or to accumulate for another down payment.

You will just be trading one set of tenant challenges for another.

There will come a moment in time that it makes sense to sell, leverage or trade it.Be decisive. 

Let’s definitely connect—always down to share market insights and trade notes.Keep crushing it!

It is a trade group for management companies specializing in residential property management. 

While DSCR loans focus more on the property's cash flow than your personal income, most lenders will still require a personal guarantor to reduce their risk.Keep in mind that DSCR loans typically come with higher interest rates than conventional loans, which is the trade-off for the easier qualification process.

Idea is I could “trade-up” houses, get some trapped equity out of condo, and eventually keep this in my portfolio long-term, for a similar PITI.

(REPS)A real estate professional for tax purposes is someone who materially participates in real estate trades or businesses, spending more than 750 hours a year and over half of their working time on real estate activities.

Hi Jane--I'm a GC by trade who turned to flipping 3 years ago...Here is the skinny--it depends on these things.