Since we are total amateurs, we don't which way is better (either get a property for short term or invest that extra cash .Any help will be appreciated!

I read the Fannie seller guide and it says that a cash out refinance has a 12-month seasoning requirement if it is paying off an existing first mortgage: "If an existing first mortgage is being paid off through the transaction, it must be at least 12 months old at the time of refinance, as measured by the note date of the existing loan to the note date of the new loan."

Hi Samuel,I've been investing in short-term rentals (STRs) since 2019 and currently own over 50 units across 13 different markets in Canada and the United States.

Would be nice to also have the ability to rent it out short term (AirBNB, etc) but this isn't totally necessary. 

I’ve got a unique situation with the seller, where she wants an owner occupant.

OK, SO HERE'S THE DEAL . . .I have a motivated seller who is desperately wanting to sell his commercial property.

My lender packaged and sold my mortgage, and when I called the new servicer to inquire about a HELOC/ Home Equity Loan they told me I wasn't eligible because of my short ownership duration.I am planning to pay for most of the improvements with cash I have on hand from my W2 job, but I want to get something set up in case of an emergency repair/ use towards other investment opportunities.

We have chosen to target 5-6 bedroom homes in Kissimmee, FL due to the excellent short term rental market.

The seller's agent says that since they are not notarized, legally they are considered month to month and gives me an opportunity to make changes in rent or tenantQUESTION: Considering the above conditions, how do I increase the valuation of this property?

You can attempt to renegotiate with the seller without relying on one of the contract contingencies but the seller has no obligation to do this and will almost certainly say no (I would say no in this scenario).