I have 2 long term rentals both at 7.5% interest rates.1. estimated value: $950k, outstanding mortgage of $574k2. estimated value: $900k, outstanding mortgage of $514k#1 cash flows nicely for me at $2500/mo, but #2 leaves me at a $400 loss each month, mainly due to the interest rate.

I like the area because you get modest appreciation while still managing some cash flow.

I am re-running numbers to see how badly I did on this first one haha, but thankfully been able to cover the expenses with my own cash.

Purchase price: $290,000 Cash invested: $100,000 Sale price: $549,000 4 Bedroom 2 bath house bought from an estate in a great Broad Ripple location.

Income - in a time where cashflow is hard to find, STR can provide that solution2.

The only thing I can think of that may be harder to deal with if I am not local is routine maintenance issues, but I was thinking I can just ask around for some handy man referrals to have at the ready in case those smaller issues arise, while I would instruct our future tenants to contact our service provider for any emergency issues. 

US Bank Vectra Bank Wisdom from Ann Bellamy:I also never keep much cash in a bank account in the same bank where I have any mortgage.

This appeals to some of our borrowers who are more concerned with limiting their initial cash outlays than with the rate.

Generally if you are looking at a rate-term refinance (i.e. less than $2000 cash-out or just refinancing into a long-term lower-rate loan but same loan amount) then you should be fine - if looking to cash-out on the refi - generally will need to wait six months of seasoning however there are a few lenders that will do cash-outs at the 3 month seasoning mark

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