If those don’t align, vacation rental or investment property loans might be better options.

Only the shell was left intact, and everything else was built from scratch.

Focus on properties that align with your criteria—whether it's cash flow, equity potential, or location—and stay consistent, even when setbacks occur.

Unfortunately, renting in the far-left wing states allows tenants to be treated in a manner that far exceeds ethical rental practices. 

For long-term strategies, a cash-out refinance is usually more advantageous, as it preserves ownership and offers fixed terms.To proceed, start with a professional appraisal to confirm the home’s value, compare refinance terms with traditional lenders, and carefully scrutinize shared-equity program terms to ensure they align with your financial goals.

The loans has 35 years left with a really good rate.

One hiccup he faced was forgetting to update his umbrella insurance policy, which left one property exposed for a short time.

I had a tenant that wanted to renew a lease, but only for 6 months - which would have left us in the middle of January (in Michigan :) Apparently they may inherit a somewhat run down house, and wanted to keep their options open.

When I sell my business I will have 300k to invest puss 300-400k left over after I buy my residential house.

I’m also open to partnerships or collaborations if this aligns with anyone’s interests or expertise.