I moved here from Florida after seeing the projected growth.I can refer you to some lenders local to Columbus who all have great products. 

I have heard of lenders that do HELOCs on investments but I would recommend just doing a cash out refinance.

But there is still some meat on the bone from an appreciation perspective compared to other developed ski resort areas in CO like Breckenridge, Avon/Vail, etc.

If we crush the rehab I think we can even push closer to 200Cash-Out Refi Amount: $131k (75% LTV of the conservative 175k figure) Profit if done as a flip: 60k. (175k - 115k purchase price & rehab)Cash Invested: 18k (This accounts for $7,500 for down payment to lender, $2,000 in EMD to seller, lender fees, inspection, insurance, title, projected 3 months holding costs at $1000 per month)----------------------------------------------------------------------------If I do it as a flip, from what I understand, I'll be hit with a ridiculous tax bill (24% short term capital gains + 15% self-employment tax), leaving me with roughly $36k after-tax profit. 36 - my 18 invested leaves me with 18k increase to my net worth.

You're probably not seeing Orlando as a place to invest because it's difficult to cash flow compared to other markets.  

You can try but most people make comparable income on long term rentals without all the hassles.

Whether or not you'll be able to lower your current living expenses by househacking will depend on:- the type of property- property taxes - which are relatively low in BK compared to other counties- down payment- projected incomeThat said, househacking in NYC is totally doable and most first-time househackers find success in located small multifamily properties (2-4 units) preferably with some sort of additional income potential (i.e.

I have investigated several out of state markets and have not found anything that I like better than what I am investing in now when comparing overall income, expenses, and the potential for appreciation.

Hi Tax masters,I have a question about the county mortgage tax when purchasing a property.I'm quoting a mortgage from 3 lenders for a small multi-family in Bushwick/Ridgewood area (Brooklyn NY), and one of them estimated the county mortgage tax in their quote when the other 2 didn't.If anyone has some knowledges to share with this, I would appreciate it.

In general, it is more difficult to finance a foreclosure because of lender requirements.