It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.6.

As long as it makes sense that you are "moving up" it's good.

Lenders will typically only give credit per the terms of the agreement and any realized appreciation while renting will not be considered down payment (although will still benefit the renter/buyer greatly) 

Knowing my goals, which are to hold on to real estate as long as I can, I would go the HELOC route. 

Question is should I pay off the down payment loan (7/1 ARM) early or put that money into savings and just refinance the ARM at end of the term?

I rent on my terms and my conditions, period.

A few reasons to replace would be tenant would be paying for heat, lower maintenance costs long term, and no risk of water damage when pipes give out.Good callouts on ceiling but luckily, i dont have any popcorn texturing, thank goodness.

Is this really true - "As long as payments are made most sub to are OK"? 

If you plan to keep it, and your seeking long term debt the lender will require a full appraisal.2.)

Hello All - just finished setting up and putting my first short term rental live on Airbnb.