If you have the bandwith, adding bedrooms/bathrooms or a new HVAC can significantly increase ARV.First-timers often over-focus on minor cosmetic changes like new paint, luxury upgrades that aren't necessary for the area, and personal preferences that don't align with market trends.Let me know if you have further questions.Good luck!

I would love to meet up with investors and agents in person in my area to learn more about real estate and any advice they may have.

More standard income variations are: asset depletion (using reserve distributions as the proposed income) or average personal or business bank statement deposits over a 12-24-36 month period. 

I personally own properties in the counties of Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and Kern. 

I’m active duty Air Force and I have three VA loans now.When I started, I didn’t know where to start, so I went with the big companies, USAA, Navy Federal, and Veterans United.If you don’t have an agent, I know USAA and Veterans United have agents they are connected to and can refer them to you.

The HELOC would need to go off your personal situation but if needed you may be able to do DSCR on the short term rental.

I find TPs rent control too restrictive personally.

i would say it depends on the overall investment strategy. im not really familiar with STR rentals in your area. personally i like the long term rentals, especially if you are trying to be hands off. we have two STR's, one we manage ourselves in FL and the other in Gatlingburg which is managed by a company. even with an STR rental company, i still find myself managing the manager. both require work and are by no means passive. long term (to me) is nice given time investment. hope this helps. 

I personally would use Shane Flipping- Flipping Custom Homes. 

Hi all,    I have a friend / private money person who is going to lend me money to buy a property.