Have you considered a cash-out refi instead of a HELOC to lock in a fixed rate and avoid variable rate risks?

Hi, I had a buyer locked in for 2 Atlanta properties title is already ran and the payoff came up higher than expected .

I am perfectly fine holding X amount in real estate.If I do see an opportunity another option is to lock it up and sell one of my existing if I think this property will perform or appreciate significantly more.

Hey @Morgan Iacolucci, @Pat Aboukhaled has some great insights here, and I really agree about locking down that buy-back clause right away.

Also, from what I read in Bloomberg, midterm rentals near major hospitals can sometime command a decent premium.. especially if they include some nice furnishings.Little Tweaks Count: Even minor upgrades, like new door locks or a fresh coat of paint, can help you justify a stronger rent.Driving for Dollars & Networking..

When we built up the triplex, we set it up so that each of the 11 rooms can be rented out individually (all BR, except 2, have their own bathroom behind an electronically locked door).

I chose to divide the two floors and put a locking door between the two at the stairwell.

.- So, you may want to consider locking in an interest rate via a 2nd mortgage.Do you have reserves for unexpected expenses?

Are you locked in on the contracts with the current set of tenants?

It's a 3 bedroom house and we plan to use technology such as a smart lock, WIFI exterior cameras, and a smart thermostat.