It's what he does.The advantage I saw with my 3 commercial loans (on commercial property)  was I couldn't stand reporting my financials to them every year to such a high degree that I paid them off or refinanced them with fixed rate private money from a hands-off acquaintance. 

The question is, how will your property be financially situated, absent STR income, if you switch to LTR, can it cover the debt?

I'm not a pro member yet because of financial reasons, but I'm so excited I can hardly keep anything in!

However, the act of doing research on your market, seeking out investors, getting your **** together financially and following home/rental prices are all part of the process of being 'committed'.

Out of the the 3 loans below, which would make the most financial sense to pay more towards principal?  

need to hunt financial numbers to see if deal is possible...

Currently I am reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad and listening to Bigger Pockets and other podcasts to increase my Financial IQ.  

However, the act of doing research on your market, seeking out investors, getting your **** together financially and following home/rental prices are all part of the process of being 'committed'.

I was living in San Marcos for a year and loved it but I wasn't in a good spot financially.

Quick Background: I've been fairly successful in other areas of life and recently determined that moving towards passive income is the best way to achieve my financial/lifestyle goals.- I currently have 2 SFH properties- I have an LLC formed, but currently don't have any properties under it.